Melvin Ross Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin Ross of Reading, Pennsylvania, born in Baltimore, Maryland, who passed away on June 22, 2024 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Finley and Irma Butts. He is survived by: his children, Sharon Ross Smith (Dwight Smith) of Philadelphia, PA., Melkeisha Williams (Adolph Williams) of Norristown, PA., Melvin Ross Jr. of Pottstown, PA. and Tremains Johnson of Pottstown, PA.; his brother Von Butts (Lethea Butts) of Reading, PA.; his grandchildren, Chynice, Jaheem, Daylijah (Sharon), Lamont, Jordan, Elijah (Lisa), Keyshawn, Kayden, Izaiah (Melvin Jr.), Melissa, Jasmine, Khmer, Jada and Kayla (Melkeisha); his daughter Lisa Newman; and his siblings, Clifford Butts, David Butts, Glenn Butts, Frankie Butts, Johns Butts and Deborah Butts.