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James Franklin Ross

November 12, 1934 — October 11, 2024

Daphne

James Franklin Ross

James Franklin "Jim" Ross, age 89 of Laramie Wyoming went to be with his Lord on Friday, October 11, 2024. Jim entered Heaven peacefully while at Seabrooke Point in Daphne, Alabama with friends and family nearby.

Jim was born in Columbus County, North Carolina on November 12, 1934. He graduated from Nakina High School in Nakina, North Carolina in 1953. He attended North Carolina State University before proudly enlisting in the United States Air Force. Jim landed in Laramie Wyoming where his computer engineer talent allowed him to work at the University of Wyoming. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and traveling, especially with his friend Bruce. Jim’s dexterous hands allowed him to craft the most beautiful flies for fishing. His love for the sport of fly fishing along with his crafty soul, found himself tying flies at the West Laramie Fly Store each week. He enjoyed interacting with the locals and providing tips for the trade. Before moving to Alabama, Jim was an active member of the First Christian Church in Laramie where he enjoyed bible studies with his buddies.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Maxie Leonidas Ross, mother, Mary Leone Jones, brother, John Ray Ross, and daughter, Johannah Hope DeBerard. 

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Bonita Benson Ross, daughter, Zelinda Lea Ross, son-in-law, Zack DeBerard, stepchildren-Joan Guenther (husband Paul), Mark Dowler (wife Michelle), and a host of loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends, and extended family.

James Ross is now with his Lord and Savior. A Celebration of Life Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, November 8, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Laramie, Wyoming.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to honor Jim’s memory, donate to the First Christian Church in Laramie, 2130 E Garfield St., Laramie, Wyoming, 82070

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