Charles D. Ross, 64, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at NHC of Desloge, Missouri.

He was born Oct. 2, 1955, in Parma, Missouri, to Charles F. and Thelma "Louise" Parsons Ross.

Charles was a 1974 graduate of Parma High School. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force from Nov. 21, 1980, to Aug. 13, 1984. In 1986, he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State University. Thereafter, he again served honorably in the U.S. Air Force from Oct. 14, 1986, to June 21, 1998. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Southeast Missouri State University.

Loving survivors include three children, Jessica Grypp and her son, Jonathan Grypp of Mascoutah, Illinois, William Meyer of Brazil, Indiana, and Alexandria Meyer of Charleston, Illinois; and siblings, Joyce Moyers of Cape Girardeau, Phyllis Watkins of Sikeston, Missouri, Terry Ross of San Antonio, Cindy Pountney of Williamsburg, Missouri, Evelyn Wilbanks and Larry Foster, both of Brighton, Tennessee, and Jay Foster of New Orleans.

He was preceded in death by three siblings, Charles Ross Jr., Clyde Foster Jr., and Jerry Foster.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. Military rites will be observed at 2:30 p.m.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Missouri State Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.