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Alvin Ross

October 31, 1950 — October 4, 2021

Alvin LeRoy Ross SR of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away October 4, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 70. He was born October 31, 1950, in Clarendon, Arkansas, the son of Lee and Betty Ward Ross. He married Lynda Martorana on June 19, 1994 , in Bull Shoals, AR, Alvin was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a life member of Hoevel-Barnett Post #1341 VFW. Alvin managed Newlands Resort in Lakeview, AR for thirty three years and shared his extensive knowledge of where to fish on the White River with countless customers and friends. He was almost as widely known for being the community Santa Claus for over 20 years.

Alvin is survived by his wife, Lynda Ross; son, Alvin Leroy Ross, Jr.; sisters, Brenda (Rick) Strasburg, Kathy Kirkendoll, Janie (JD) Austin; brothers, Roger (Ann) Ross, Kenny Ross, John (Robin) Ross, Bobby (Kyong) Ross, Marty Ross and Buster (Cheryl) Ross.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda Cronk; twin brother, Allen and brother Ronnie.

A Celebration of Life for Alvin will be 2 pm, Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Hoevel-Barnett Post #1341 Bull Shoals, AR. Military Honors will be provided by Hoevel-Barnett Post #1341 VFW and the United States Army honor guards. Due to current restrictions, masks are appreciated.

Memorials may be made to Hoevel-Barnett Post #1341 VFW.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Bull Shoals, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com .
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Celebration of Life

Saturday, October 23, 2021

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

Hoevel-Barnett VFW Post #1341

, Bull Shoals, AR 72619

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