The Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge announces the death of Mr. Tommy Allen Ross, age 71, of Blue Ridge who passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2011 in Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.He was born in Fannin County on December 23, 1939 to the late Floyd and Iowa Joyce Ross.

Survivors include a niece, Alice and husband, Charles Seabolt of Epworth, GA; caregivers, Judy and husband, Kim Norton; many relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Larry Stover and Rev. Johnny Rhodes officiating. Pallbearers will be Troy Norton, Eric Norton, Leroy Norton, Frank Burke, Willie Burke and Lucas Burke. Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Patterson, Johnny Burke, T.W. Burke, Joe Burke and Tommy Burke. Interment will follow in Sunrise Tabernacle Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, September 13, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements.