Ross H. O’Banion, Jr., age 71, departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
He was born November 11, 1953, in Tampa, Florida.
He was an Eagle Scout and worked many years with the Boy Scouts as an adult. His passions in life were his family, helping others (especially the special needs), youth, teenagers, church, and his community.
After college, he started teaching special needs students at East Bay High School, then went on to be the CEO of Angels Unaware, Inc., and remained there for 45 years till he reached retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, daughters Alicia & Livia, son Christopher, grandchildren Tyler, Kalea, Kai, Isla, and great grandson Beckett along with Sisters Doris & Jenny and many cousins, nephews, and nieces.
The celebration of life will be as follows:
Creekside Church
311 Newberger Road
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 909-1907
Saturday, July 12th
Visitation will start at 10
Service will start at 11
Fellowship and lunch after the service
(The church will be providing dishes for lunch but has asked that if anyone is able to bring a side dish, that would be helpful. We are expecting a large crowd.)
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Angels Unaware Inc, Tampa, Florida, or Creekside Church Lutz, FL.
Flowers may be delivered to the church on Friday, July 11, between the hours of 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM.
8 Comments
Carl Galloway
my dear brother, my dear friend
You were a blessing on this wonderful earth in so many areas
FARC Florida Association for retarded citizens was so we were so blessed to have you part of the organization family and for you and I to learn so much from Mama BIGGS June BIGGS. DaddyBob, Bob Biggs, that we will always be a part of each other no matter where we may be 🌅
Gretchen-Elizabeth
i loved working with Ross o’Banion. Not only was he a warm, hardworking, intelligent, open-minded professional… he was “easy to look at”. Yes. No issues with eye-contact with Ross o’Banion during conversations. I will miss looking forward to another business purpose to interact with Ross; however he is firmly implanted in my memory of a fine example of leadership and compassion. My heart-felt condolences to every one of us who shared a portion of his life. ge
Patton Gibson
Im very sorry to hear of Ross’s passing, and offer condolences to those he left behind. Reagan Gibson of Angels Tampa was my sister. <3
Patton Gibson
Im very sorry to hear of Ross’s passing, and offer condolences to those he left behind. Reagan Gibson of Angels Tampa was my sister. <3
Teresa Dunn
My heartfelt sympathies for his wife and all his family and friends.
Anonymous
Wow.. He will be definitely missed. I worked with Ross for about 10 years while be employed by Angels Unaware… He was an very caring an serious man who played no games but if you knew the Ross, he loved the individual whom he served. Sending my condolences to the family and friends.
Melissa Noe
Do you ever have a moment that brings back memories you hadn’t thought of in a long time? Hearing about Uncle Ross’ did that for me. I was immediately back at Uncle Nelson and Aunt Jeanie’s house… pool time, living room concerts and the best taco spread you could imagine. Ross was always there, part of those moments. I remember how he and Uncle Nelson would ask us which one was the “favorite uncle,” always trying to one-up each other with a smile. Of course, we told them both what they wanted to hear. It’s a memory that still makes me smile. Though most of my time with Ross was when I was younger, those memories have always stuck with me. And while we grieve this loss, I know he is with Jesus now, completely whole and surrounded by unimaginable glory.
Love you, Uncle Ross. Until we meet again.
Vicki
My condolences to everyone in his family my heart goes out to you all for your lost