Wednesday, July 21, 2021 12:25 pm

Hayward Lee Ross, age 59, Rutherfordton, NC passed away July 13, 2021.

Hayward was the son of the late Herbert Suber and Betty Ross. He was retired from Fast Foods.

In addition to his parents Hayward was preceded in death by his sisters Mary Ann Funches and Millie Lue Wilkie and brothers Johnny Lee Williams and Sammy Williams.

Those left to cherish his memory include his spouse Gloria Wilkins of the home; daughter Jacqueline Crystal Scott of Asheville, son Jamestric Kelly of Louisville, Ky.; step children Maurice Wilkins, Danielle Shelton and Nicole Joiner; brothers Larry Ross (Gigi) of Forest City, Tony Ross (Angie) of Forest City, Ronnie Ross (Shanna) of Charlotte and Leonard Ross of Forest City, Herbert Lee Williams Jr. (Wiliena) of Chesnee, Travis Williams (Frances) of Forest City, Lewis K. Williams (Lottie) of Spindale, Joe N. Williams (Nannette) of Lake Lure; sisters Joyce L. Williams of Forest City, Tami W. Hinton (Chris); & a host of nieces and nephews.

A celebration of the life of Hayward Ross was held July 21 at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. LeRoy Kelly.