James Hook, Sr. Olin Kennedy

Lester Kennedy, Sr. Robert Johnson Westley Smith Albert Glenn

Missionary Ministry

by Mary Stevenson

One night I dreamed I was walking

along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,

other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed

that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord, "You promised me Lord,

that if I followed you, you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed that during

the most trying periods of my life

there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most,

you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied, "The times when you have

seen only one set of footprints, is when I carried you."

We deeply appreciate your kind expressions of sympathy during our time of

great sorrow. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

Special thanks are extended to Agape Hospice.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home

2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203

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For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto

all them also that love his appearing.

II Timothy 4: 6-8 (KJV)

Mr. Lenard Ross was born May 2,

1941 in Elgin, South Carolina. He

was born to the late Will and Rosa

Bell Ross. He departed this life on

Friday, April 21, 2017.

Lenard, known as “Lindsey” to

family and friends, attended

Jackson High School. After

graduation, he opened his own

successful upholstery business.

He was united in holy matrimony to Iris Kennedy Harris on September 14,

1996.

Mr. Ross was a faithful servant of Oak Grove Baptist Church. During his time

at Oak Grove, he served as a member of the Sanctuary Choir, Men’s Chorus,

Pastor’s Aide Board and Missionary Society.

He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings: Theodore Ross, Emma

Hook, Deacon James Ross, Edward Ross and Mane Percell.

Lindsey leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish precious memories: his

loving wife, Iris K. Ross; his son, Steven Keith (Barbara) Ross of West

Columbia, South Carolina; his daughter, Tammy H. Dickens of Blythewood,

South Carolina; five grandchildren: James Harris, Virginia “Ginny” Friday,

Michelle Dickens, Steven Ross, Jr. and Andre Ross, and four great-

grandchildren; his sister, Merlene Mack of Columbia, South Carolina; and a

host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends, all of

whom will miss him dearly.

Prelude

Processional

Hymn of Praise .............................................................. Oak Grove Sanctuary Choir

Scripture Readings

Old Testament .................................................................................... Psalm 23 Reverend Andre Melvin

New Testament ................................................................ Revelation 21:1-4 Reverend Audrey Levy

Prayer of Comfort ............................................................... Minister Carlos Mitchell

Selection .................................................................... Little Zion Senior Usher Board

Selection ........................................................................... Oak Grove Sanctuary Choir

Words of Comfort ................................................................... Reverend Sara Martin

Final Farewell to Our Beloved Lindsey....................... Bostick-Tompkins Staff

Recessional

Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment

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