Carl Ross

Carl Ross, 82, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his residence.

A native of Cleveland County, born on June 13, 1939, Carl was the son of the late Raymond Mills Ross and Bertha Judy Ware Ross.

Carl was a certified diver. He enjoyed doing yard work, going fishing and hunting. Carl was very passionate about spelunking and a big rockhound. He formerly wrote the newsletter for the Gaston Gem Minerals and Faceters Club for 20 years.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Lillian Ross Holland.

Left to cherish Carl's memories are his loving wife, Jewell Batchler Ross; daughter, Lesa Ross Kemppinen and husband, JP; stepdaughters, Betty Elaine Baumgardner  and Tammy Renee Hutchins; brother, James John Ross; sister, Pauline Agnes Ross Taylor; brother-in-law, Clarence Batchler (Lynda); and grandchildren, Nolan and Ty Ross-Kemppinen.

A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Ronnie Pressley, will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Charity Independent Baptist Church – 2425 Hillmont St., Gastonia, NC 28052.

The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church.

The family does ask that masks are worn and social distancing is practiced at the service.

Interment to follow the service at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Charity Independent Baptist Church.