Lee Ross, 72, of 1605 N. St. Rt. 555 NW, Malta, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at the Morrison House in Zanesville.

He was born September 18, 1940, in Amesville, a son of the late Phillip Ross and Emily Lefever Ross.

Mr. Ross was a truckdriver and a member of the Zion Christian Union Church in Portersville, Morgan County Senior Citizens, and Morgan County Farm Bureau.

He is survived by his widow, Evelyn Lighthizer Ross; daughters, Judy Kuhn of Malta, Sally (Donald Murnahan) Ross of Springfield, and Susan (Donnie) Alfman of Crooksville; son, Jerry (Amy) Ross of Malta; eight grandchildren; one brother, Ralph (Dortha) Ross of Mt. Sterling.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, June Kemper; two infant brothers and a brother, Ernest Lefever.

Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Main Street Church of Christ in McConnelsville.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church with Evangelist Vernon Eldridge officiating.

Burial will follow in Zion Cemetery in Portersville.

Miller-Huck Funeral Home in McConnelsville is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Genesis Morrison House, 713 Forest Ave., Zanesville, OH 43701.

Online notes of sympathy may be sent to www.miller-huck.com.