Richard W. ("Dickie") Ross
Richard Ross Obituary
January 24, 1941 - September 27, 2023
Our beloved Richard W. Ross, 82-year-old retired high school administrator from Montclair, New Jersey, departed the earth on September 27, 2023, in Houston, Texas. He left this world peacefully, with his granddaughter by his side. Richard was known as a passionate educator, an accomplished track & field high jumper, artist and author. He was a man of good character and resilience. His wisdom was imparted on the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Richard is survived by his wife Marva A. Ross; children Richard W. Ross II (Edith) and Stephanie M. Ross; granddaughters Asia M. Ross and Skylar A. Ross Ransom; great grandson Karter R. Demus; brothers Stanley A. Ross and Craig S. Johnson and numerous extended family members.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Richard's life and pay their respects on October 14, 2023 at Mabrie Memorial Mortuary, 5000 Almeda Rd., Houston, Texas 77004. The viewing will begin at 10:00 am and the funeral service will commence at 11:00 am.
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FUNERAL HOME
Mabrie Memorial Mortuary
5000 Almeda Road
Houston, Texas 77004
Phone: 713-942-7673
UPCOMING SERVICE
Oct. 14, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Mabrie Memorial Mortuary
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COMMENTS
Back in 2013, I (Linda) received this note from Richard "Dickie" Ross about a book called Sprint & Hurdle: Training Methods II that he had just published. Here's what he said about his book:
I want to announce to you and our classmates that I recently published a book, "Sprint and Hurdle Training Methods...."
The book is a compilation of 40 years of research notes and coaching experience put into an easy to understand guide to sprint and hurdle training. It details proven training methods for developing speed, speed-endurance, mobility and technical skills necessary for high level performance in the sprints and hurdles. The book includes a "fool proof" method of teaching hurdle technique and racing rhythm, a section entitled "A Minimalist Approach" to year round sprint and hurdle training (a unique training regime that reduces the time it takes to reach peak performance levels), detailed examples of traditional periodized sprint and hurdle training plans, an explanation of how to develop sprint and hurdle speed and speed-endurance simultaneously without relying on over-distance runs, many event specific exercises, an excellent, safe strength training protocol, and an easy to understand method of calculating recovery intervals for high intensity speed training. Sprint starts and relay exchange methods are thoroughly covered as well.
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Lawrence Robinson
I remember days before the Junior High track meet. George Inness, Hillside, Glenfield,
and Mount Hebron would finally meet.
Mr. Courney, with words of encouragement, said that we did not
need to fear Hillside's Richard Ross. He explained that in his
experiences he had never seen a six foot four-inch teenager who was well coordinated.
Then came the day of the track meet.
There he was, it must be him who stood out above the rest.
I noticed a boy as tall as a giraffe who seemed to have the grace of a swan,
the confidence of a lion, and as disciplined as a professional athlete.
Was I looking at a teenager or a Greek God?
Well, coach Courney, back to the drawing board!
As it turned out Dickie Ross chose not to compete due to some injury,
but had he jumped that day there is no doubt the rest of us had no chance.
I'm sure a man of his character will be sorely missed by many.
Roxine Clark (Garriss)
I remember all of the Ross 's from Glenfield through Montclair High. Dickie, his brothers Gilbert and Stanley and the rest of us used to hang out at Belmar beach during the summer months. We shared many classes together at Glenfield and yes, he was very athletic and as tall as he was he also was a good dancer. Everyone liked Dickie and his brothers, they were all liked in the community. He's done well in his life and I'm sure was as well liked in Houston as he was in Montclair.