Walter Henry Ross, 71, Lt Col, USAF retired, went to Heaven on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Born in Clay Center, Kansas, Walter graduated from Kansas State University (cum laude honors program), and Washburn University School of Law. He served 28 years in the Air Force, including Operation Desert Storm and multiple tours in Germany before retiring in 2002.

Walter is survived by his wife, Debra Lynn Ross; mother, Rachel Ross; children, Kim Cress, Jennifer O'Hara, Rachel Ross and Andrew Ross; grandchildren, Kayla Cundiff (Jordan) and Cobi Fleming; and great-granddaughter, Leilani Valdes. He was preceded in death by his father, Kabert Ross.

We cherished our time with "Dede" and will miss him dearly.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Albert G. Horton Jr. State Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk.

The family requests that any contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society c/o Pam Jordan, 18214 Farmview Lane, Windsor, VA 23487.