Elnathan Ross
1941-05-29 2021-01-29
Elnathan Allen Ross, AKA "Allen" of Lake Worth, FL was born in Chicago, IL to Christopher Elnathan Ross and Mildred (Allen) Ross. He was te eldest of six children. He played the Alto Saxophone in the family band, "The Instrumentals". The band mainly played at churches all over Chicago and many surrounfing states during the 60's. He attended Woodrow Wilson Community College until he was drafted in 1963 into the army during the Vietnam Conflict. After his military duty He moved back to Detroit where He married Franziska Frizell and had a daughter name Tammy. His work experience included as a telephone linesman, a postal carrier, a security officer and shift supervisor. He attended the University of Michigan Fire Academy and received his Certification as a Fire Inspector. He moved to Atlanta, GA and worked for their Fire Department as a Fire Safety Specialist. He had many interests; arts, crafts, surfing, bike riding, a car enthusiast, learning to fly a singile engine airplane at the age of 40. a fond memory was becoming an Honorary Chapter Member of the Tuskegee Airmen and flew as a crewman on a B7 Flight. Another great experience was when He drove an Indy Race Race Car on the Indy speedway at 100 mph for four laps. He also did somedeep-sea diving where he interacted with sharks. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy, grandchildren, brother Neal, great-granddaughter, Sanina, nieces, nephews and many other desr relatives and friends who survive.