Prairie View A&M University student Jonathan Ross 20, died Thursday August 20, 2006 as a result of injuries obtained during an automobile accident.
Ross, 20 a junior accounting major from Dallas, TX was traveling on the highway when his tire blew out and he lost control of his vehicle, causing his car to flip.
Ross who was originally from Santa Ana, California attended high school at Dallas Lake Highlands and graduated with honors. He then came to Prairie View, where for two years he was a member of the football team, as well as a member of the track team.
” Jonathan Ross was one of the most sincere and hard working individuals I’ve ever met. He taught me to be concerned with pleasing God instead of pleasing man. That’s one of the best lessons I’ve ever learned.” Said junior Burks Titus
Ross was laid to rest on Aug. 24th 2004 on Aug. 24, 2006 in Sulfur Springs, TX. He is survived by his father Jerry Ross Sr, his mother, Rose Marie Ross, his fianc Ashle Hampton, his daughter Aniyah Ross, his sister Tonya Mayfield, his two brothers Jerry Ross Jr, and Joshua Ross, his God parents Martin and Beverly Houston, and his God brother Carl Smith.