William "Bill" Fay Ross, Jr.
July 18, 2022

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home 943 Highway 425 North Monticello, AR 71655 Map & Directions Graveside Services Oakland Cemetery N. Hyatt Monticello ,  AR 71655 7/27/2022 at Map & Directions   Oakland Cemetery 800 North Hyatt St. Monticello, AR 71655 Map & Directions

Bill Ross, passed away on December 13, 2021, at 76 years old in Austin, Texas.

Bill was born in Monticello, Arkansas to William (Fay) Ross and Joy Elise Avery. Soon after the family moved to Enid, Oklahoma in 1949.

Bill graduated from Enid High School in 1963 where he was involved in Boy Scouts of America, achieving the top honor of Eagle Scout. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. After graduating from High School, Bill attended Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater, Oklahoma earning a Bachelor's Degree. Thereafter, he attended Louisiana State University (LSU) graduating with Honors with a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Upon graduation, he moved to Houston joining the accounting firm of Price Waterhouse where obtained his CPA. Soon after, he moved to New Orleans where he was involved in various businesses including a fast food franchise, real estate, and restoring older homes. He enjoyed spending time on Lake Pontchartrain where he was part owner of a racing boat. After several years he moved to Austin, Texas establishing his own Financial Company providing a wide range of services including tax and estate planning.

Bill Jr. is survived by his brother, Larry of Texas, and numerous cousins.

We wish to express appreciation to the Medical/ICU staff of Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas.

A graveside memorial service will be held at Oakland Cemetary July 27, 2022, Monticello, Arkansas.