Robert D. Ross, III, died Thursday, October 31, 2019, at the home of his sister.

Born September 9, 1961, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Robert D. Ross, Jr. and the late Betty Adams Ross. He was employed by Becton-Dickinson. He was an avid bass fisherman and fished in the Carolina Bass Challenge and the Carolina Anglers Team Trail.

Survivors include three sisters, Betty A. Branham (the late Braley R. Branham) of Camden, Marilyn Odom (Hayward Odom) of Dalzell, and Kate Stokes (Gene Stokes) of Sumter; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother.

A graveside service will be held at 4 P.M. Sunday in the Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery on Red Lane Rd. in Dalzell with the Rev. Bruce Marthers officiating.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Morris, Corey Allsbrook, Joey Winfield, Vernie Haltiwanger, Hank Mckinney, Jr., and Mike Weaver.

Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Morris, Rick McLean, Steve Walker, Steve Phillips, Hank McKinney, and Andy Owens.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of his sister, 4247 Red Lane Rd., Dalzell.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Avenue North, Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.