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Ross Masten Ogburn

2002 - 2024

Ross Masten Ogburn obituary, 2002-2024, Winston-Salem, NC

BORN

2002

DIED

2024

Ross Ogburn Obituary

Ross Masten Ogburn

June 17, 2002 - November 19, 2024

Ross Masten Ogburn, born on June 17, 2002, in Winston-Salem, NC was sent to his eternal home on November 19, 2024, at the age of 22. He was the beloved son of Robert Ross Ogburn and Mindy Stokes Ogburn.

Ross is survived by his loving parents, Bobby and Mindy. Ross was predeceased by his grandparents Richard (Dickie) and Katherine (Kitty) Ogburn and Gilbert (Gil) and Betty Stokes, and Uncle David Genung. He leaves behind aunts and uncles who adore and love him dearly: John and Judi Russell, Court and Brenda Dixon, Nan Stokes, Mike Stokes, Craig Stokes and Tia Chick, Ginny Genung and Frank Peplowski, Richard (Bo) and Angie Ogburn and his great-aunt Dottie and Barry Cook. Ross loved all his cousins--- Brice (Leah) Stokes; Suzi Russell (Rob) Cook and their children Robbie and Sunny; Keli Russell (Rolf) Bernhoff and their children Anna Sofia and Cecilia; Justin (Casey) Vernon; Sarah Vernon (Tyler) Craig and their child Rivers; Daniel Genung; Kylie Ogburn; Colin Ogburn; and KC Ogburn.

Ross graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in 2020 and NC State University's Poole School of Management in 2024. He grew up playing soccer and enjoyed playing basketball with his friends. Ross had many layers with many likes and interests that changed over the years. He loved legos, reading, movies, taking long walks and going on hikes with friends and family, snuggling with his dogs, good food, visiting art museums, thrifting, music, and sketching. He had a rare gift for capturing detail in his drawings. His email signature never changed over the years as he always signed off with "Legos and Soccer rock!" He was a gifted artist in many ways. He was an entertaining musician on the piano playing for family and friends in public and private, always ending a song with his own musical "Ross" flare!

Ross had a very interesting sense of style and taste in vintage clothes. His love of vintage clothing along with his entrepreneurial spirit inspired his online vintage clothing store called Ogburn Vintage (now called @KookyKeeps). Ross was passionate about thrifting and enjoyed discovering treasures found in various local and online thrift shops.

His journey on this earth was short but one marked by love, compassion, and laughter. His passing has left so much emptiness in the hearts of his parents, family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. He was a loyal friend and a person who felt emotions deeply. Over the past few years, despite all the love and support, Ross struggled to find contentment and happiness. Although his life ended suddenly, he lived a life filled with learning, music, adventure, discovery, travel, and creativity.

Ross was our angel, our gift. We will always remember the warmth and laughter in his smile, his laid-back easy-going stride, and the sparkle in his crinkle-eyes. We feel very fortunate for the love he brought into our lives.

A memorial service with reception following will be held at Bermuda Run Country Club, East Clubhouse, 324 Bermuda Run Drive, Bermuda Run, NC 27006 on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:00. Thank you to all our family, neighbors, co-workers, and friends for your loving thoughts and support.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations dedicated to the memory of Ross Ogburn to National Alliance on Mental Illness "NAMI" at nami.org and/or Partnership to End Addiction at drugfree.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2024.

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Michael & Toni Donnelly

December 28, 2024

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and hearts go out to you and your family.

Aunt Judi

December 21, 2024

Ross was such a wonderful nephew! His smile, easy laugh and he was always so kind. He was loved greatly by all of us. Our grandchildren literally adored him! He will remain in our hearts forever. Love You Ross!

Vanessa Jones

December 17, 2024

Henry newsome

December 16, 2024

Bob and Mindy.
Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Sending love and prayers .

Christine Dupre

December 16, 2024

I´m so sorry for your loss. Ross was a great friend and brother to my son. He will be greatly missed. Sending our love and prayers for comfort to you all.

Cathy Beddick

December 15, 2024

Mindy and Bobby,
Our hearts are breaking for you over the loss of your beloved, sweet Ross. We will forever remember his energy, joy, infectious smile, and bright, smiling eyes. It was a joy to get to know him through soccer at Hanes and watch him shine. We
pray that memories of his brighter days and all the joy you shared give you strength as grieve his unimaginable loss. With heartfelt sympathy, Cathy and Tony Beddick

Julia Turner

December 15, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of your son.

Elizabeth Ogburn Simmerman, aka Libbo

December 12, 2024

Bobby and Mindy, it was a shock to open Facebook and see the tribute from his friend. He had wonderful things to say about Ross and your friends who wrote about him being a gift said everything. You have my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences on the loss of your son. Hold on tightly to all your wonderful memories! He was a gift!

Lara Zacharias

December 11, 2024

Ross was a friend to our son, Graham, out in Tucson. They loved playing basketball and going thrifting. We heard all about Ross graduating from NC State, and I know he was an inspiration to our son (who is still in college.) Your family continues to be in our prayers every day.
Love, Lara and John Zacharias

Clara Upton

December 11, 2024

Mindy and Bobby, my heart is breaking for you. What a talented and interesting young man he was. He was precious.
I am praying for you as you navigate through such a difficult time. Sending love and peace to you. Clara B Upton

Bob Goldstein

December 11, 2024

Bobby,

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I miss the old soccer days.

Sybil

December 11, 2024

Dear Mindy,
I am so sorry to hear about your beloved son, Ross. My heart is filled with compassion and love for you and family. I wish you Peace. Sybil

Kristy Hall

December 11, 2024

I will miss you forever Ross! You were such a light and all your friends only remember how special and fun you were-

Denise Moseley

December 10, 2024

I am so sorry to hear about your son can´t imagine your pain but sending love and prayers !

Ruth & Andrew Scott

December 10, 2024

Dearest Mindy and Bobby, we hate that we have to come here and write in this guestbook. We hate ALL of this. The only thing that keeps me going is remembering what a gift the two of you brought into this world. It was better to have known Ross for the short time we did, and lose him, than to have never known your crinkly blue eyed angel. Our hearts, minds and prayers are with you both. We are always here, ready to hold you up and support you in whatever way we can. We love you both, and stand with you in mourning your cherished, and only son. Love, Ruth & Andrew


He was a gift.
Not like those you cherish from under the tree and discard in years to come.
He was a gift in how he imagined, created and persevered.

He was a gift.
Not ones you unwrap from a shiny box, but the gem you find hidden under a rock.
He was a gift in the way he humbly spoke of his achievements and accolades.

He was a gift.
Not the ones you have to give, but the ones so good you have to share.
He was a gift in the way he sparkled and shined, even if inside; sad or scared.

He was a gift.
Not the kind you toss away or tire of, but the kind that gets better with time.
He was a gift, curious, courageously creative; the Kooky Keeps entrepreneur.

He was a gift.
The kind that filled hearts with compassion, love and laughter.
He was a gift; to all the world who knew him there is no happy after.

He was a gift.
The most precious of all, like the sun, the stars and moon.
He was a gift, taken from us all far too soon.

May all those who knew him remember and never forget - Legos and Soccer Rock! :P

Glen Troiano

December 10, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss. I think about you guys every day. No words but I hope our love helps comfort you during this awful time.

Robin Rice

December 9, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss - I knew his Grandmother Kitty long ago. God bless him and all his family.

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Dana Stallings

December 9, 2024

Mindy and Bob, you both remain on my mind. Sending you both love and continous prayers for comfort and peace.

Nancy Shoaf

December 9, 2024

I do not know Ross' friends and family. I saw Ross' picture with that big smile and read about all the wonderful things he did. He was very talented. I wanted to wish the family comfort at this very sad time. May God be with you.

Anthony DePaolo

December 9, 2024

I´d like to express my condolences to your family. You are going through a very tough time and my heart goes out to you.

I did not know him or the family but caught the obituary and once again very sorry for what you´re going through.

Jennifer Bullock Whitt

December 9, 2024

Bobby and Mindy I´m so deeply sorry.

Courtne Wells

December 9, 2024

Mindy and family, I am so sorry to learn of Ross's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

S. Cook

December 9, 2024

Ross has filled my thoughts and emotions almost every single moment of every day since this tragic event. I hope that my tears will one day be replaced with smiles as I think back on all of our wonderful memories with him.

Anne Kimel

December 8, 2024

Mindy Bobby and family. So sorry for your loss.

Stanley W Shushkowski

December 8, 2024

God bless you.

Caron Davis

December 8, 2024

My heart breaks for you even though I don't know you but read your son's obituary. May God comfort you and your family during this most difficult time. Prayers

Linda Gauthier

December 8, 2024

Ross was a lovely young man and I enjoyed so much when he and Rachel did Battle of the Books together.Sweet and smart and a joy to know. May his memory be a blessing . You are all in my prayers.

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