George "Tra" Lewis Ross III

George “Tra” Ross III, 71, of Nowata, died Sunday in Bartlesville 30 years to the day he united in marriage with Diana. Tra was born the son of George L. and Barbara (Blount) Ross on May 19, 1952, in Sedan, KS. He grew up on the family farm and continued to work there for many years after he left home and pursued his career in the Oil and Gas industry. Tra graduated from Sedan High School in 1972, and then he went on to further his education at Coffeyville Community College. During this time, he started at the refinery that is now known as Coffeyville Resources. While attending a country western dance, Diana noticed his natural dance moves and found a way into his arms. After several dances they were an item and married on August 6, 1993 in Miami, OK. Tra retired from Coffeyville Resources after 38 years of faithful service and a wealth of knowledge. He went on to work in Tulsa with DXP for eight years, then with Cogent, where he currently was employed as a consultant, using his vast knowledge to work on machines and pumps used in the Oil and Gas industry. Tra loved to fish and was an avid hunter. He spent countless hours on the pontoon boat patiently fishing and enjoying nature. Just this past deer season he harvested four deer, and with the help of friends, he was able to load them in the truck and head home. He loved his animals and enjoyed talking to them while watching his favorite movies at home. He was a good provider for his family, even though some found him a bit hard but always fair. This may have been because he was a man of few words, but he was a good listener. When he did speak up it was usually with excitement sharing his knowledge of machines and pumps used in the oil industry. He will be dearly missed. Tra is survived by his wife Diana; children, Justin Ross and wife Kelly, Jamie Ross, Marquis David Heyer, Ryan Heyer and Bryan Heyer; brother, Bill Ross and wife Sharon; and a host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Tra’s family will receive friends on Friday, from 6-8 p.m., at the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel, 918-333-7665, 4201 Nowata Rd, Bartlesville. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Journey Home, 900 NE Washington Blvd., Bartlesville, OK 74006. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com

George "Tra" Lewis Ross III

May 19, 1952 - August 6, 2023