Daniel L. Ross

Dan Ross of Muskogee, OK passed away on March 2, 2017 at the age of 68. Born and raised in Muskogee, he graduated from Central High School in 1966 and received his Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science from Oklahoma State University. Dan joined the Air Force out of college and was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base in California. Before leaving for the Air Force, Danny married Marsha Kaye Laster after only 5-6 dates. Dan and Marsha had a long and happy marriage of 46 years. They raised two boys together and had 5 grandchildren. Dan found real estate when he returned to Muskogee and enjoyed a long career in the real estate business. He was recently inducted into the Remax Hall of Fame. Dan enjoyed giving back to his community and was very active in his church, First United Methodist and served the needy through The Gospel Rescue Mission. Dan was also a long time active member of the Muskogee Exchange Club where he served in many roles. Baseball was one of Dan’s passions. He gained the love of baseball from his father, Buck Ross, who enjoyed a good career as a minor-league pitcher in the 40’s and 50’s. As a young man, Danny played ball in the Muskogee Prep Leagues, for Central High School Roughers, Connors State College and his beloved OSU Cowboys. He was also an outstanding coach and coached both his boys through their little league and prep years as well as countless other young men of his community. However, his biggest two loves were his family and his Cowboys. Dan is survived by his wife, Marsha Kaye (Laster) Ross of the home; sons, Brady Ross and wife Elizabeth and their children Hayden, Ella and, Eli of Muskogee, Dustin Ross and wife Kari and their children Kennedy and Kolton of Marshfield, MO; one brother, Larry Ross of Muskogee; sisters, Francie Wright and husband Bill of Muskogee, and Leigh Ann Matthews and husband Scott; brother in law of Muskogee, Tom Laster and wife Sandi of Muskogee; stepmother, Betty (Reay) Ross of Tulsa; stepsister, Nancy Horn and family of Tulsa; stepbrother, Brad Reay and family of Muskogee; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Buck Ross and Mildred Tackett. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Muskogee Exchange Club c/o Dan Ross P.O. Box 2488 Muskogee, Oklahoma 74403 or to First United Methodist Church c/o Dan Ross. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home. A celebration of Dan’s life will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 11, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, 600 E. Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK, with Dr. Jack Kemper and Rev. Brian Matthews officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Jarrod Havens, John Tyrrell, John Lamont, Matt Duke, Logan Littrell, Mike Price, Jeremy Schuler and Jackson Hamilton. Honorary pallbearers will be David Hamilton, David Dickmann, David Pierce, Sparky Grober, Larry Hill and Joe Pool. Interment will be in Greenhill Cemetery. In honor of Danny Ross, the family asks that attendees of his funeral service wear or bring any item that is OSU orange and black and celebrate Danny’s life in a very special way. Funeral services are under the direction of Cornerstone Funeral Home, 1830 North York Street, Muskogee. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.

Daniel L. Ross

August 10, 1948 - March 2, 2017