Ross Abrahm Adair
September 3, 1992 ~ May 26, 2024
Ross Abrahm Adair, 31, of Columbus, died May 26, 2024. Ross was born on September 3, 1992, in Columbus, Indiana to Andy J. Adair and Ayrika (Turpen) Adair.
Ross was on the Exploration Field Team for Terracon Consultants Inc. He served in the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Stewart, Georgia, where he served as a Tanker in the 2nd Battalion - 69th Armor Regiment in the 3rd Infantry Division and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He did a rotation in Europe, where he got stuck for 1 year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He was also a member of the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Among Ross’ greatest joys was spending time with his partner, Jennifer Luttrell her daughter Sophie, and their dog Roman, all whom survive him.
Also surviving are his parents, Andy (Roxanne) Adair, and Ayrika (Paul) Williams. Brother, Andrew (Katie) Adair, and niece, Winifred Faye, who thought he hung the moon and stars.
Paternal grandparents, Gene and Faye Adair of Columbus, Debbie Williams, and Besi (Dave) Ryan.
Aunts, Anissa Adair, Angela (Phil) Thompson, Michelle (David) Wade. Uncles, Richard Adair, Curt (Cathy) Ross, Anthony (Wendy) Turpen, Russell (Katie) Williams, David (Carolina) Stevens.
Cousins, Matthew, Melissae, Emily, Samuel, Lilly, Lacey, Dylan, Amie, Luke, Kristy, Melissa, Leslie, Haley, Levi, Timothy, Elijah, Angel, Zelda, Nehemiah, O’Shea, Cooper, Mason, Tiffanie, and a special cousin, Jake Baker.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jerry Turpen, Malinda Godsey Ross, and Robert H Ross, and a cousin, Christina Beth Ross.
The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Jewell Rittman Family Funeral Home with Chaplain Susann Estle officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Calling will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Following the graveside, a dinner hosted by the Owens family will be provided at 10430 W. County Rd. 850 South Hartsville, IN.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, Tunnels to Towers, or any charity that benefits the Veterans of this great United States.
Services were entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle, and send a message to the family.
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I remember Ayrika,Drew, Ross and I went fishing on a plantation. Ross was maybe 4 or 5. He first caught a tiny sunfish. We put it in a baggie for him and he tied it around his neck with a string. He was so proud of that fish. The bigger fish he caught that day didn’t impress him near as much as that little guy hanging around his neck. God bless 🙏🙏🙏
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I served with Ross in 2-69 in the army. I was a cross branch transfer from the marines. When I checked in him and our buddy Lucas were the first people to welcome me in and we quickly became good friends. There’s to many memories to try to pick one out, but we made good memories bbqing at my house, fishing, out training, constantly watching and quoting fury. He was loved like family by me and my wife. We will always love you Ross. As much as I hated tanks he was one of the few people who made being there worth it. Best job I ever had.
.Ayrika, Andy and families..may you find comfort and peace knowing your precious Son, Ross, is home with our LORD and his Grandfather Jerry (my friend) healed, happy and be at rest….Patricia Voelz-Sandlin
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Ross was a very dear friend of my family. We will miss him so very much.
Beautiful video…my deepest condolences Paul to you and your entire family. JFIPPS
I’m so sorry Erika. My deepest condolences to you and your family 🙏 I didn’t know he was your son until I read and saw the video. Your son was such an honorable man. 🎖️ Your in my thoughts and prayers my Sherwin Williams favorite financial person😘