Ross Maple

67 of McCalla, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010. After 42 years of service he retired from U.S. Pipe and Foundry. Graduated from Bessemer High School in 1962. He loved cooking outdoors with his family and was an avid Alabama football and Nascar fan. He was a loving husband, father and a very special grandfather. He is survived by his Wife, Etta Oliver, children, Kimberly Maple Matchen, (Gene), Keith Maple, (Reesie), Todd Maple, (Shea), grandchildren, Katie Matchen, Daniel Matchen, Nash Maple, Emily Maple, Bella Maple, Giana Maple, Mother, Eloise Massey, Father Joseph Paul Maple, brothers Joseph Maple, Jr. (Barbara), Jerry Maple (Maryjane), sisters, Lena Jo Frankel, Sandy Knight and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 2 pm at the Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be on Sunday from 12 until 2 at the funeral home. Dr. Jim Savage will be officiating.