The Beginning

Freddie Lee Ross Sr. AKA “PIP” was born on November 23, 1946 in Webster, Fla. to James Ross Sr. and Frances Ross of Plant City, Fla.  Freddie attended county public schools in Hillsborough County, Fla. 

The Journey

In Freddie’s younger years he began to do farm work with his adoptive family, Edwin (deceased) and Lurlene Davis where later he became a crew leader traveling from South to North doing migrant work.  Freddie was a hardworking man. After many years his health started to fail, he moved to Virginia in 1996 to be with his wife and children.  Freddie began attending Mt. Calvary where he was later saved and served as an Usher.  Freddie Ross was well known by everyone as the local junkman “Fred Sanford” or “Brown”. Freddie was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers; Gracie Mae, Roy, Harold, Wanda, and Cynthia.

The End

On February 17, Freddie passed on leaving precious memories for family and friends to cherish. Freddie is survived by his ex-wife and longtime companion (Linda Ross) whom was with him until the very end. They had a very special bond that no time or space could divide.  He counted on her for everything and trusted her with his prized possessions, telling her even just days before his passing that he was thankful for her being in his life. He would go into the house shouting, “LINK, I am about to marry you again so get ready” and she would laugh and respond, “SHO YOU’RE RIGHT!” Freddie is also survived by 6 daughters: Tanisha Ross Johnson (Decarlo) of Birdnest, VA, LaDebra Ross of Fayetteville, NC, Charmaine Ross James (Antwon) of Fayetteville, NC, Tamika Morgan of Latana, FL, Rojuanna Morgan of Chesapeake, VA and Deanna Ross of Deland, FL. 2 sons:  Freddie Lee Ross, Jr. (Tiffany) of Norfolk, VA and Terell Ross of Deland, FL. 2 adopted sons: Eric Timmins and Lamar Birch.  25 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 3 sisters Viola of Tampa, FL. Frances (Edward) of Lakeland, FL and Margaret (Dequive) of Painter, VA. 1 Brother James Ross Sr. (Margaret) of Tampa, FL. and his adopted siblings. A son in law Alfrado Finney Sr. Also survived by a special niece Andrea Wortham along with a host of other nieces and nephews. The Family would like to give a special thank you to Shelly, whom he always said was his personal secretary.