Obituary of William Ross

Ross Sr., William Hampton Fairfield - William Hampton Ross, Sr., 76, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at the Malcom T. Randall Veterans Hospital in Gainesville. Born in Haymarket, VA, he moved to Fairfield in 1975. During his life, he worked as a general contractor and builder. He was a member of Flemington Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, farming, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Shirley Ross of Fairfield; daughter Karen Hinson of Citra, daughter Carol Curry of Ocala; son William H. Ross Jr. of Perry; daughter Kathy Ross Norman of Ocala, daughter Janet Arndt of Ocala; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 18 at Flemington Baptist Church, 18250 NW 100th Ave. Road with Pastor Paul Daniel officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 PM on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services - Ocala Chapel, 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd. A second visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at Flemington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Flemington Baptist Church.