Paul Leighton Ross

Paul Leighton Ross, US Navy Retired, 87, passed away June 6th, 2025, at his home in New Albany, Indiana after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Paul spent his younger years in the Navy aboard the USS Maury, stationed in its home port, The Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York City. The USS Maury was a survey ship that surveyed the ocean floor in the Mediterranean and around Cuba. After many missions, the crew provided crucial intelligence that would avert the Cuban Missile Crisis. After Paul’s retirement from the Navy, he attended what was known at the time, Radio and TV Trade School. From there he started a small home maintenance business. In between work, Paul enjoyed woodworking, the outdoors, working on his property, and his red Massey-Ferguson Tractor. A Master Carpenter and Electrician, with many skills he learned in the Navy and over a lifetime, Paul built three houses, by himself, entirely by hand. Above all, Paul was a true Patriot, who loved his family, was proud of his Navy service, and his Scottish & Kentucky Heritage.

Paul is survived by his Daughter, Paula Ross Coleman, Robert Coleman; Step-Grandchildren, Leah Coleman Hetzell, Erika Coleman, and Rachel Coleman. Also survived by Nieces and Nephews, Troy Sizemore, Paul Burchell, Emily Yvonne Randolph, Valerie Bonner Dubose, Rebecca “Becki” Styles, Robert Bonner, Pat Cool, Michael Ross, Steven "John" Ross, Charles "Ronnie" Ross, Cheryl Ross, Carol Ross O’Dell, Jo Anne Scott, Lee Ross, Jason Ross, Noah Ross, Darrell Ross, Sandra Ross Danner, Mitchell “Mitch” Ross, Donna Ross, Brenda Crull, Glen Ross, and Martin Ross; and numerous Cousins, Grand Nieces & Nephews.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - New Albany, (3309 Ballard Lane). His Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Veron Cemetery.

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