Mr. William Alexandra Ross III, affectionately known as “Peanut,” of 119 Melrose Drive, Danville, Virginia, and formerly of Hillsborough, North Carolina entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at his residence.

Born on May 26, 1964 in Port Chester, New York, he was the son of the late William Henry Ross and Gloria Wilson Ross. He was a graduate of Port Chester High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and a man of faith. 

Mr. Ross was a dedicated member of Cornerstone Lodge #33 A.F. & A.M. in New Rochelle, New York, where he once served honorably as Junior Warden. Professionally, he excelled as both a culinary chef and a mixologist, talents through which he touched many lives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Ross, and his paternal grandparents, William Ross, Louise Ross Barksdale, and Alfonza Barksdale.

He leaves to cherish his memory four sons: Rueben Ross, Erik Ross, Steven Ross, and Brandon Ross; one daughter, Nikol Ross; two grandchildren, Madison and Quinn; one aunt, Jean Brooks (Victor); three devoted cousins and caregivers, Carolyn Pritchett , Jeffrey Martin and Spencer Martin; and a host of loving cousins, relatives, and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at C&E’s Restaurant, 2201 W. Gretna Road, Gretna, Virginia.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Virginia. Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director Monica Martin, Funeral Directress Phone: (434)799-9262

Online condolences may be shared at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing Your Family.”