Don Wesley Ross, Sr.

DON WESLEY ROSS SR.

Don Wesley Ross Sr., 86, of Denton, Texas, passed away on September 22, 2026, at The Vintage in Denton. Don was born in Kaufman, Texas, on March 19, 1940, to Jesse L. Ross and Bonnie Sproles Ross.

Don married his beloved wife, Jean Washburn Ross, on September 6, 1963, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Together, Don and Jean shared more than 57 years of marriage, a lifetime of memories, and many interests. They were members of Highland Baptist Church and later First Baptist Church of Denton. They also shared a love of amateur radio, and Don proudly held his amateur radio license, KG5UL. It was one of the many things they enjoyed doing together.

Don attended Trimble Technical High School in Fort Worth before graduating from North Texas University. He worked for Collins-Rockwell-ALCATELfor many years and was a proud union man for 37 years. Don loved talking about his time at Collins Radio and could tell stories about his work and the people he met along the way.

Don was a curious man who never seemed to lose his sense of wonder. He loved physics, vintage books, playing the piano, and learning about how things worked. He could spend hours talking about the subjects that interested him, sharing what he knew and asking questions along the way. His curiosity and willingness to keep learning remained with him throughout his life. He also had a special love for dogs and would often joke that he was “half dog.” But above all, Don loved Jean. He missed her every single day after her passing and often spoke of her. Their life together was an important part of who he was, and being laid to rest beside her is a fitting final chapter for the two of them.

Don will be remembered for his stories, his curiosity, his love of dogs, his passion for learning, and his remarkable ability to keep a sense of wonder. He was one of a kind, and those who knew him will miss hearing his stories and seeing the smile that often came with them.

Don was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jean, and his parents. He is survived by his two sons, Wesley Ross of Denton and David Ross of Fort Worth. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Denton, where Don will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Jean.