Woodrow Dodson Ross

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Woodrow Dodson Ross, better known in the community as Woody Ross, on December 11, 2025. He died the day after celebrating his 76th Birthday. Woody was born in Opelika on December 10, 1949. He lived his entire life in the Auburn/Opelika area.

In his younger years he was a well-known radio announcer beginning his life-long career in radio at WJHO radio station. Woody truly enjoyed his career as a radio announcer and an emcee for many local community events. Woody was a gentle spirit and always kind and thoughtful of others.

Woody was a member of Trinity Methodist Church. He loved our"boys", raising and praying for them; his family, his "other brother" John Bodiford "JB"; Gary Fuller and the many "radio guys", rocking on our front porch; "power naps" and Jesus and God.Woody Ross reported to Heaven and has now signed off on earth as friend said recently "may his memory be a blessing to all that knew and loved him." By the way, Woody always said WAAAAARRRR EAGLE!

Woody was the son of John Dodson Ross and Elizabeth B. Ross. He was preceded in death by his young son, Brandon Lamar Ross, and his older brother, the Reverend James Thomas Ross.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sheila Long Ross; son, Daniel Harris Ross. Woody is also survived by his brother, John Wyche Ross (Anne) of Adamstown, MD; his sister, Charlotte Ross Jordan of Auburn, AL; sister-in-law, Nancy H. Ross of Navarre, FL; sister-in-law, Teresa Felsinger of Arab, AL; sister-in-law Pam Persall (Bryan) of Eatonton, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and many good friends.

Woody’s memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, Woody would want donations made in his honor to the EAMC Foundation.