Ross Poston, 81, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 11:45 A.M.October 5, 2018 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor. He was born February 16, 1937 in Jefferson County, Illinois to the late Fred Bateman and Myrtle Bell (Willmore) Poston. Ross married Dolores (Boster) Poston on June 18, 1955 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. They were blessed with 63 wonderful years of marriage.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Summersville Baptist Church with Reverend Don Verhines officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Inurnment will be held at Bethel Memorial Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made in Ross’ honor to the Summersville Baptist Church.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.