Bobby Joe Ross

February 19, 1945 - July 17, 2021

Bobby Joe Ross, 76 years of Benton, IL, passed away on July 17, 2021 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion, IL, He was born February 19, 1945, in Hickman, KY. Bobby was a retired sandblaster from Metro East Industries in East St. Louis, IL. Bobby was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, mowing grass, spending time outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his children, Bobby Bell, Cindy Bell, Danielle Acuff and Cody Ross, numerous grandchildren, his sisters and brothers, Judy Shell, Vickie Ross, Wayne Ross, Ralph Ross and Freida Carr, he is also survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Marie Ross. Visitation will be Saturday, July 24, 2021, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, at Leesman Funeral Home, Millstadt, IL., with a service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Bobby will be cremated following the services and inurnment will take place at a later date in Hickman, KY. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to the donor's choice. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.