Michael David Ross, 67, of Drexel, NC, went Home to meet Jesus on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 after a period of declining health. He was the son of Nancy Shook Ross and the late Richard Fred Ross of Morganton, NC. Michael was born on October 25, 1959.
Everyone who knew Michael loved him. He was extremely polite, saying “thank you” and “yes ma’am” and “no ma’am” to everyone including his mom.
Michael lived at Bueno Vista apartments for many years and when his health began to decline, he moved in with his mother. He loved going to the Drexel Barber Shop and listening to the music. He walked a lot from his apartment to the Family Dollar store where he enjoyed chatting with the “girls” who worked there. Michael was always seen walking all around Drexel and even got the nickname of “Mayor of Drexel.”
Michael started going to Blue Ridge Community Action Adult Day Program several years ago and really enjoyed the activities and fellowship. He also liked that he got to ride the Greenway Van there and back home each day.
Michael was an avid sports fan of professional football and college basketball. His favorite teams were the Washington Redskins/Commanders and the Duke Blue Devils.
He went to Brookwood Baptist Church where he attended Sunday School as well as morning services.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Richard Ross of Morganton, NC; grandparents, Guy and Martha Shook of Valdese, NC and Robert and Vera Ross of Morganton, NC.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Ross of Morganton, NC; brother, Marc Allen Ross and wife, Lynn of Asheboro, NC; sister, Monica Page Tallent and husband, Scott of Morganton, NC; two nieces and one nephew; two great-nieces and two great-nephews.
No funeral is planned at this time but a private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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