Obituary of Frank Marcus Ross

Frank Marcus Ross was born May 19, 1960, to Charles William Ross, Sr. and Elizabeth Taylor Ross. At an early age Frank accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Frank was a member of the Hollywood Baptist Church until he was called home. Frank was employed by Virginia State Police where he served as Lead Housekeeping Custodian for thirty-three years from April 1st, 1987, until his retirement January 1, 2020. Frank enjoyed grilling, playing cards, basketball, watching football games, spending time with his family, and he especially loved being a devoted papa to his thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandson. Frank entered into eternal rest on Sunday October 10, 2021. Frank was preceded in death by: his father, Charles Ross Sr.; grandson, Cornelius Ross Jr.; sister Eliza Porter; two nephews, Lorenzo Porter and Kermit Ross and niece Andrea Porter. Frank leaves to cherish fond memories: his wife of 37 years, Maxcine M. Ross; two sons, Cornelius Ross (Stephanie) and Antonio Morris (Torri); one daughter, Shelba Morris; thirteen grandchildren; and one great-grandson; five sisters, a twin, Frances Grant, Joyce Byrd, Mable Jones, Audrey Hill (Russell) and Estelle Ross; one brother, Charles Ross, Jr. (Nancy); one uncle, Edward Taylor; a devoted mentor, Naomi Perkins; two devoted nephews, Kevin Ross (Tanya) and Karl Ross (Christal); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends, three devoted, John Edwards, Gregory Taliaferro and Zane Wood.