Charlie M. Ross, Jr., passed away Friday August 21, 2015 at the Newton Medical Center, after a long illness. Charlie was born November 21, 1943, son of the late Colonel and Mrs. Charlie Ross Sr. He is survived by longtime life partner, Ben Wooding; sisters, Danny R. Fleming, Villa Rica, Ga.; Betty R. Hawthorne and Mary J. Ross, both of Wichita; a brother, John C. Ross, Carrolton, Ga. and several nieces and great nieces and nephews. Celebration of his Life will be 2 p.m., Wednesday August 26, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home with Sister Renee Dreiling officiating. Cremation has taken place. A memorial has been established with the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.