Mr. Sidney Ross

Sidney Peter Ross, Jr., 68, of 1018 W. Romeo B. Garrett Avenue, Peoria, IL passed away at 9:05 am on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center ER. Sidney was born on April 10, 1944 in Peoria to Ruth Jones and Sidney Ross, Sr. He married Martha Marie Chew on September 20, 1980. Sidney was a graduate of Spalding Academy. After High School, Sidney enlisted into the US Navy and served proudly from 1964 – 1968. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he eagerly transferred into a Naval Reserve Command for another two years of service. He later attended Illinois Central College. Sidney retired in 2009 after 38 years of service to Caterpillar, Inc., where he had been a member of UAW Local 974. Sidney was a member St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church, now known as St. Joseph’s. Sidney leaves to cherish his most precious memories his loving and devoted wife, Martha Ross of Peoria; three daughters, Wondra Pie of Houston, TX, Alzevette (Howard) Williams of Memphis, TN and Sidney C. Ross of Peoria; seven grandchildren, Tanieka, Raymond, Tiffani, Brittani, Howard, Jr., Quilo and Bryson; four great-grandchildren, Edmond, Eliyah, Julianna and Evonne; a niece, Shirley K. Walker ; a nephew, Benjamin Walker; and a host of other cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; his grandmother who raised him, Lucille Jones; two brothers, Ural Jackson and Edward Jackson; and one sister, Dorothy Walker. Sidney was a family man who loved his wife, children, grand and great-grandchildren. He avidly supported his wife in her community efforts and loved watching the food network channel and baseball. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church; formerly St. Martin De Porres at 103 Richard Pryor Place. A visitation will be held beginning at 9:30 am before the Funeral Mass. Father Luis Aponte-Merced will officiate. Sidney will be entombed at Resurrection Mausoleum. Military Honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy and the Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Mr. Sidney Ross

April 10, 1944 - June 5, 2012