John Allen Ross, Sr. age 61, of Calhoun, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at K.U. Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, April 5, 2010 at Leeton Christian Church, Leeton, Missouri, with cremation to follow. Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 4, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

John was born in Fairfield, Iowa. He was married to Clara Jean (Stark) Ross. He worked as a brick mason. He was a member of The Bricklayers Local 15 Missouri and Leeton Christian Church, Leeton, Missouri.

John is survived by his wife, Clara of the home; two sons John Allen Ross, Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas and Brian Ross of Clinton, Missouri; one daughter Angie Anderson of Watauga, Texas; one brother Thomas D. Ross of Indiana; two sisters Shirley Beem of Independence, Missouri and Donna Tetter of Bona Part, Iowa; five grandchildren Andrew Anderson, Aaron Anderson, Danielle Ross, Madalyn Ross and Allison Ross as well as many other relatives and friends.