Mr. Samuel Frank Ross Jr. III (54) of Venice Fl. Passed away to his Heavenly Home on November 17, 2025. Viewing will be Friday December 5, 2025, 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at Chandler’s Funeral Home 1425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Sarasota Fl. 34234. Home Going Celebration will be December 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Light of The World International Church Sarasota Fl. 34234.
Sam born September 4, 1971. Graduated from Riverview High School. Sam also Through Sarasota County Public School System attended Manatee Community College. Sam’s Religious Affiliation he is a Member of Light of the World Church. Sam was a Long-time Coach of the Ringling Red Skins. Sam worked at SRQ Airport for 6 years as a Ground Transporter. Sam loved Fishing and going to Men’s meeting at the Church. He also loved caring for and setting up Fish Tanks. Sam Loved his Family, Wife and Kid’s. Sam was a supervisor at his job, he was well loved and Respected by his coworkers.
Sam was predeceased by his Father: Ralph Campbell, Surrogate Mother: Dorothy Freeney. Maternal Grandparents: Forrest and Marie Stephens. Son: Martavier Barnes. Brother: Thomas Mills. Sam leaves to cherish his memory his wife Mrs. Kinah Johnson-Ross of 5 years. Son: Forrest Ross. Daughter’s: Latrice Ross, Samia Ross, Saminah Ross. Mother: Ms. Patricia Stephens. Brothers: Sherrod L. Nevels (Peggy)-Killeen Tx., Andrew Mixion, Frank Palmore, Kelly Williams. Sisters: Kimberly Rowe, Scheana Stokes (James), Rachel Oliver (Jimmy), Dorothy Mills (Vicky), Tamesha Mills, Tawanda Mathis. Grandchild: Tre’Zrue Huston. Loving Aunt Judith Campbell, Special Aunt Bettye Jean McGraw, Aunts: Delois Johnson (William), Rea Davis (Norman), Dorothy Pew (Kenny), Jackie Tillery, Linda Stephens, Uncle David Stephens (Della). And a Host of Relatives and Friends
Arrangements entrusted to Chandler’s Funeral Home.
Chandler's Funeral Home
Light of The World International Church
Deidra Jackson
December 2, 2025, 11:26 pm
My deepest condolences to Kinah on the loss of her beloved husband, Sam. Sam was a man of kindness and integrity, devoted to his family and proud of the life you built together. I will always remember the joy he expressed when you welcomed your daughter—his love for his family was truly inspiring. May you find comfort in your faith and in knowing that Sam is at peace with the Lord. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Katie Payne
December 5, 2025, 3:31 pm
My Greatest Empathy to my Son & family from another Mother and the brother of My daughter Kimberly Rowe, Ralph Campbell 2 💕 Heart Beats, 😞😢 Katie Payne
Frances Cooley
December 7, 2025, 11:24 pm
You will be missed Sam .