Bishop Ross is survived by three children, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
His ideals have lived on through several organizations created in his honor including but not limited to:
Grace Children's Academy, co-founded by Bishop Ross and his daughter, Merria, has served over 2,000 children for over 30 years
Grager Music Inc., a music publishing company founded by Merria, spawned Grammy nominated and chart topping songs
The German Ross Outreach Center, a non-profit organization founded by his son, Ira, served as a safe haven and rehabilitation center for troubled youth in Northern California
The German Ross Scholarship Fund, has provided thousands of dollars in college scholarship money for the young people of The Church of God in Christ
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