Mike Ross, age 67 of Garland, died on September 11, 2014. He was born on May 16, 1947 in Yonkers, New York to Robert Michael Ross, Sr. and Rita Collins Ross and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army with the First Calvary Division during the Vietnam War. Mike was awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery after being wounded in action. Along with being a loving husband, father and grandfather, Mike enjoyed mentoring people in both a personal and business capacity. He had plenty of wisdom to share as the owner and operator of Michael Ross and Associates that handled imports and exports. Mike personified everything about his company and will be remembered for his hospitality. He enjoyed getting together with family and friends at his home every weekend and loved his cars and travel. Mike is preceded in death by his parents and will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 39 years, Margitta Ross; his son Don Ross and his wife Kris of McKinney; his daughter Natascha Ross-Halley and her husband Bryan Halley of Allen; precious granddaughter Ashley Ross; sisters Karen Ross and Nancy Onaka; brothers Richard and Michael J. Ross along with numerous special nieces and nephews. A Graveside Committal Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 22, 2014 at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. The family requests memorial donations in lieu of flowers to a veteran’s organization of your choice.