Joseph Nathaniel Ross, 61, of Shelby, NC passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Shelby.

He was born on October 14, 1959 in Cleveland County, NC to the late David Ross and the late Bertha Ross Webber.

Gracious Father

We gather today to celebrate the life of our beloved father, brother, uncle, friend and companion. For we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Sixty one years ago Joseph Nathaniel Ross was born in Shelby, North Carolina. He attended Cleveland County Schools graduating from Burns High School in Lawndale, North Carolina in 1977.

As a young boy, he joined Washington Missionary Baptist Church and remained a lifetime member. He was married to Deborah Hunt. Together they had two boys of whom he was immensely proud. Joseph was a hard worker and provided for his family. He also spent many years assisting his father with the family business.

Thank you God that you saw his weary tired frame was failing. You gave him sweet rest on Thursday morning, July 22, 2021. We count it a blessing to have been touched by his wisdom, wit, and his humor-- most of all his love. We are forever grateful to you for sharing his life with us. ~Amen~

This prayer is lovingly submitted bya very dedicated and supportive companion of 27 years, Tina Crank of Shelby; his sons, Justin Ross (fiancé, Leta Wakefield) of Shelby, Terrell Patterson (April) of Cherryville, NC, Brian Joseph Ross of Shelby and Joseph Ross (Kierra) of Cherryville; his siblings, Paul Ross of Shelby, Bertha Anthony of Pfafftown, NC, Lori Ross of Shelby, John Wilson (Jessie) of Bessemer City, NC, Barbara Brice (Eric) of Gastonia, NC, Jeffrey Ross (Donna) of Raleigh, NC, Ronnie Webber of Bessemer City, NC, Connie Nichols (Philemon) of Charlotte, NC, Gregory Webber (Michelle) of Forest City, NC and Scottie Webber (Malaika) of Shelby; step-children, Antonio Crank, Tamisha Crank. Tiara Crank and Reginald Maurice Hunt; nine grandchildren including special grandson, Kahari Harris; special aunt, Melvina Ross of Shelby and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral service for Mr. Ross will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 12:00 Noon at Washington Missionary Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until 12:00 Noon at the church. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. Condolences can be expressed online at www.enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.