Mr. Jasper Ross , age 62, passed from this life on Thursday, December 8, 2022 in Lima, OH. Jasper was born in Evergreen, Alabama to Lawyer Ross and Ollie P. (Jackson) Ross.

Jasper graduated from Castleberry High School at 16 years old and went on to receive a degree from Ed Reid Technical College at 19 years old. After completing school he worked at Texas Instruments in Houston, TX and Compact Computers. Jasper was a hard worker who kept a hustle. He was also extremely resourceful; he traveled to various parts of the country with nothing more than his wits and a good pair of boots.

Jasper loved all kinds of music and playing sports. He was known to always have a boombox with him and could play basketball well for his height. He also enjoyed engineering and science. He achieved several different certificates in electronics and computer science. He was well known wherever he went and had many friends and customers. He was a survivor; he had a rough upbringing and for a while made it out.

He leaves to cherish his memory 3 sons, Aaron (Tsedey) Williams of Cincinnati, OH, Alonzo Williams of Columbus, OH, Justin Williams of Cincinnati, OH and newly found and reunited additional son Joshua Goodlow of Chicago, IL; as well as a daughter, Jessica Williams of Cincinnati, OH; 3 sisters, Angeline (Jimmy) Ross-Wiley of Castleberry, AL, Louise M. Ross of Killen, TX and Theresa Ross of New York, NY and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his life partner, Orlena Williams; sisters, Arlene (Harrison) Ross and Priscilla (Stallworth) Ross.

Services will be Officiated by Rev. Daniel Hughes.