William Leslie Ross, age 96, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home. He was born October 25, 1928, in Warrensburg, Missouri, the son of John F. Ross and Goldie Andrews Ross. Bill married Harriet Ann Jamieson on May 14, 1955. He had worked for many years as an air traffic control specialist for the Federal Aviation Administration. While working for the FAA, the Ross family made their home in Milwaukee, Nashville and Wichita as well as Puerto Rico and Panama. Following retirement, they moved to Ocala, Florida where they resided at On Top of the World retirement community. Bill enjoyed playing tennis and traveling. They later relocated to Ft. Scott to be near family.

Survivors include a son, Mike Ross (Mimi) of Ft. Scott, two grandchildren, Krista Park (Matt) and Luke Ross and four great-grandchildren, Jovie, Kenley, Noble and Kansas Park. Also surviving is a daughter-in-law, Willow Ross of Wichita, Kansas. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet, on May 16, 2023. He was also preceded in death by his son, Steven Ross, two sisters, Laverne McNamara and Winnie Danaldson and four brothers, Gene, Jack, L.T., Ralph and Bob Ross.

There was cremation. Burial will take place at a later date in the Liberty Cemetery, Warrensburg, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Cheney Witt Chapel 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.