Ross was very proud of his children and grandchildren. Along with his wife, surviving are his children, Pam (Keith) Matz of Coshocton, Stan (Marilyn) Bates of West Lafayette and Ronald (Candy) Bates of Conesville; grandchildren, Alyssa (Nick) Blair, Kaitlyn (Josh) Saylor, Andrea (Josh) Walsh, Kristan (Dustin) Shroyer, Harmony Bates, Ronnie Bates, Brent Bates, Amanda (Jeff) Baker, Beth (Chad) Cramer, Derric Matz, Megan Matz and Brandon Matz; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; as well as his brothers, Loren (Marilyn) Bates and Floyd Bates.

Along with his parents, preceding him in death are his son, Donald Ross Bates and siblings, Lawrence Bates and Doris Green.

Calling hours will be at the Miller Funeral Home on Monday, April 11, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2022, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Tim Hatfield officiating. The burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery.

An online memorial can be viewed at www.themillerfuneralhome.com.