Wayne Ellery Ross, age 86 of Austinville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the Salem VA Medical Center.

Born November 28, 1939 in Shorts Creek, Virginia he was the son of the late Arlen Ross & Mary Frances Pickett Ross. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Angie; brothers Stuart, Bill and Delmar Ross; sisters Edna Mae Johnson and Virginia Nelson.

Wayne was a veteran of the United States Navy.

He is survived by his

Children – Robert Ross, Jeremiah Edwards, Dustin Edwards, and Cynthia Price Leonard

Brothers – Frankie Ross – CA, Harold Ross, FL and Ernie Ross – Pulaski, VA

Good friends - Vanessa Edwards & family - Draper

Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM – Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin. To sign Wayne’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com - Bower Funeral Home & Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.