Virgil Eugene Ross

October 8, 1945 - May 25, 2018

"Cowboy" Virgil Eugene Ross, 72, of St. James, Missouri rode off into the sunset on May 25, 2018. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the VFW Post in St. James, Missouri from 3-10PM. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish, meat will be provided. Virgil was born on October 8, 1945 in Vichy, Missouri to the late Donald and Freeda (James) Ross. Virgil was a "Cowboy" with his heart and soul. In his younger days he really enjoyed team roping, he not only participated in the sport, but trained many horsed for other teams; he also enjoyed car racing, it was always joked that he loved fast cars and fast horses. He and his oldest daughter Kim, were connected by the love of horses, they enjoyed trail rides and getting out in the back country going riding. Virgil Eugene Ross is survived by his daughter, Kim Hansen and husband J.R., of California, MO, their son Jeremy Hansen, of Springfield, MO, and grandchildren, Alexis (LuLu) Hansen, and Chase Hansen; daughter, Shelia Affolter, of Lake Ozark, MO, her daughter, Shyla Affolter, and sons, Tristin and Dylan Affolter, and one great-granddaughter on the way; sister, Sandy Boston, of St. James, MO; adopted family, Dean Martin, and Dean Brandstetter; a host of extended family and many friends. In addition to his parents Donald and Freeda Ross, Virgil was preceded in death by his wife Faye, and brother Donald Ross.