Gary Lynn Ross 66 of Hickory died Saturday, November 28th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born September 14th, 1949 he was the son of Norma Ross of Plymouth, IN and the late Esta Ross. His wife of 43 years, Sharon Davis Ross of Hickory; his mother, Norma Ross of Plymouth, IN; a daughter, Jeri Lemke and husband Michael of Hickory; a sister, Linda King of Plymouth, IN; a grand daughter, Tali Lemke survive him. A memorial service will be held in Indiana at a later date. Memorials may be made to the granddaughter's school, Montessori at Sandy Ford 2931 Sandy Ford Road, Newton, NC 28658 Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ross family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.