Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Charlie M. Ross, Jr, passed away Friday August 21 at the Newton Medical Center, after a long illness. Charlie was born November 21, 1943, son of the late Colonel and Mrs. Charlie Ross Sr.

He is survived by long time life partner, Ben Wooding; sisters Danny R. Fleming of VillaRica, GA, Betty R. Hawthorne and Mary J. Ross both of Wichita, KS; brother John C. Ross of Carrolton, GA and several nieces and great nieces and nephews.

Celebration of his Life will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday August 26, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home with Sister Renee Dreiling officiating. Cremation has taken place.

A memorial has been established with the Golden Belt Humane Society. Contribution may be left at Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Rd. Great Bend KS. 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.