Obituary of Gary Dewitt Ross

Gary Dewitt Ross was born in West Bloomfield, Michigan on July 13, 2009.  He was born from the union of Ronald Dean Ross and Christa Lynn (Hannigan) Ross.  Gary moved to the Monroe area from Roseville in 2019.  He attended Monroe Middle School.

Gary came to know Jesus Christ as his Savior and found a church home at Gracepoint United Pentecostal Church in Monroe.   He loved his church, often worshiping three times each week.  He had a special relationship with his pastor and his youth pastor, being very involved in the youth group. 

Gary and his father were best of friends, and he had hoped one day to follow in dad’s footsteps and serve his country in the United States Marine Corps.  A self-declared “Lady’s Man”, Gary was quite the character.   He was fun and loving, a beautiful person with a loving heart.  He truly believed in doing the right thing, often defending the weak.

Gary loved the outdoors, working on cars, and riding dirt bikes.  He enjoyed visiting Cedar Point taking in all the rides without reserve.  However, his favorite thing to do was to play football.  He was proud to don the #58 jersey for the Huron River Yellow Jackets    

Gary Dewitt Ross, age 13, of Monroe passed away on Wednesday; April 19, 2023, at the Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit.  Although his passing was tragic, the family received comfort in knowing that Gary provided a second chance at life to more than 200 donor recipients through Gift of Life Michigan.

His passing was preceded by his mother: Christa Hannigan; maternal grandparents: Gary and Mary Hannigan; paternal grandmother and step grandfather:  Linda and Mario Trevino; and a paternal uncle: Jerry Ross.

To cherish his memory he leaves his father and step mother:  Ronald Dean Ross (Audra Justice); a sister: Cassandra Hannigan; three brothers: Ronald "Ronnie" (Karley) Paquette, Ryan Hannigan, and Brandon Ross; a former aunt: Kacie Ross; paternal grandfather: George (Dixie) Ross of Pine Knot, Kentucky; numerous aunts and uncles, and cousins, including:  Melissa Stalnaker (Eddie Gall) whom he was especially close with; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185.  He will lie in state from 10:00am until 11:00am on Saturday; April 29, 2023, at Gracepoint United Pentecostal Church; 2535 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162.  Pastor Andrew Leaman will preside.  Procession will follow to Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock for burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Ross Family to assist with funeral arrangements.  Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.