Benjamin Franklin Ross

November 9, 1941 - March 30, 2022

Benjamin Franklin Ross, 80, of Howardwick died Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in Howardwick. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 2:00 PM at Howardwick First Baptist Church. Cremation & Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Benjamin was born November 9, 1941 in Bald Knob, Arkansas to James Earl and Frances McDaniel Ross. He proudly served our country and was a US Air Force veteran. He married Joni Jay Springer on November 9, 1992 in Amarillo. He had been a resident of Amarillo before moving to Howardwick 14 years ago. He enjoyed being a mechanic and loved old cars and trucks. He was a great story teller and loved his grandkids and great grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers; and a grandson. Survivors include his wife, Joni Ross of Howardwick; his sons, John Wesley Ross of Arizona, Michael Blasy of Amarillo, Timothy Benton of Howardwick, and Patrick Benton of Idaho; his daughter, Natasha Springer of Amarillo; 2 brothers; 5 sisters; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.