Charles Franklin Ross III

HURON — Charles Franklin Ross III (Charlie), 72, of Huron, died suddenly at his home in Huron on Feb. 22, 2021. He was born in Lakewood, Ohio, on Aug. 12, 1948. Charlie graduated from Huron High School in 1967 where he excelled at many sports, especially football. He attended Wilmington College and Moorehead College, majoring in industrial arts and physical education. In 1970, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he worked as a Minute Man Missiles Electronics Specialist. Charlie loved Alaska and worked there for over 30 years. He worked at the Shemya Air Force Base for 11 years where he was a foreman of over 10 employees. He was a swing-shift airfield clearing supervisor at the Elmendorf Air Force Base, worked as a taxi cab driver for fun and as a house parent in a facility for trouble teens. He was also a member of the Alaskan Federal Union. Charlie was a true friend to many and was always willing to help someone out. He was a person of faith whose purpose in life was to help others. He was a true outdoorsman who also loved cars, movies, auctions, karaoke and socializing with friends. Most of all, he loved all people, especially children. He was a member of the VFW, Eagles and the American Legion. He is survived by his siblings, Sandra Drummond, of Hastings, Michigan, Bonnie Cripe (Keith), of Big Rapids, Michigan, Pamela Kline (Richard), of Newark, Ohio, and Michael Ross (Karen) of East Liverpool, Ohio, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Ross and Grace McKinnon. Charlie will be truly missed by his family and his many, many friends. A memorial service will take place at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Huron AMVETS Memorial Post #49, 415 Adams Ave., Huron OH 44839. Condolences may be shared at fosterfh.com Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, Huron, is assisting the family.