George Webster Ross, Jr.

GEORGE WEBSTER (WEB) ROSS JR., 84 of Little Rock passed away surrounded by his family on April 7, 2013. He was born in Toledo, Ore. to Nell and G. W. Ross Sr. He was a US Navy veteran and a Presbyterian. He was a graduate of Oregon State University and a member of Phi Delta Theta. Here he met the love of his life and bride of 63 years, Ella Lee Carlsen. A long career in the wood products industry took him from Scott Paper Company in Everett, Washington to Georgia Pacific in Crossett, Ark.; Hot Spring County Lumber Company in Malvern, Ark., and finally Publisher's Paper in Oregon City, Ore. where he retired as President/CEO. Retirement allowed him to contribute to the development and successes of several small and medium enterprises. At the age of 80 he added author to his resume when he co-wrote and published "Rescuing the American Dream: The Entrepreneur's Way." Web played just as hard as he worked. He had a great love of nature and spent many hours camping, fishing, and traveling to beautiful spots. Whether it was playing cards, golf, or tennis he took joy in the competition, win or lose. His practical jokes are legend. His sense of humor knew no bounds. Family and friends from coast to coast and around the world were a major part of his life. He was known for breaking into song or dance at the drop of a hat. Web was a devoted husband. He demonstrated courage, commitment and grace as his role changed from equal partner to loving and patient care-giver, providing an exemplary model for his children. He was a strong support and true inspiration to his children and grandchildren. He was profoundly proud of his family, as they were a constant source of joy to him. Predeceased by his parents, and brother Billy, he is survived by his wife, Ella Lee; children, Web (Betty), Tom (Francie), and Mary Ella Young (Wayne), brother Gary (Ernestine) sisters-in-law Marjorie Chandler and Doris Carlsen; his eight grandchildren, and close friend of 80 years, Dick Hendrie (Norma). He will be remembered and celebrated for his zest for life, his charm, his love of family and friends, his many career and personal achievements, and his panache on the dance floor. Services will be held on Sat. April 20 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4501 Rahling Road, Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to one's favorite Alzheimer's charity. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Web's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.