John Franklin Ross, 66, of Albany passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1957 to Donald Matthew and Doris Eileen (Pittman) Ross in Albany, Oregon.

John was born and raised in Albany. He received an honorable discharge after serving in the Army.

He liked to go camping, fishing, hiking to waterfalls and going for walks. He enjoyed gardening and going to car shows. He liked history.

John is survived by his wife Tammy Ross of Albany; children: Justin Ross of Albany, Christina Ross of Albany, Tanya Eveleth of Sweet Home; step children: Kristi Davis of Albany, Troy Pulley of Caldwell, Idaho, Keri Pulley of Boise, Idaho; 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, two sisters, one brother, several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, siblings: David Ross, Jesse Ross, Debbie, Hope, Richard “Rick” Ross, Karen Russell, Ruth Ross, aunts and uncles.

A viewing will be 10:00 am Thursday, June 27th at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Final burial with military honors will follow at Gilliland Cemetery. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.