President and CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare James “JR” Ross has died.
West Tennessee Healthcare shared the following statement Thursday afternoon:
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved West Tennessee Healthcare President and CEO, James “JR” Ross as of this morning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ross family as they grieve, and we would ask that everyone respect their privacy. The Board of Trustees and the leadership team are in prayer for all of our West Tennessee Healthcare family and medical staff members as we navigate through this difficult time.”
Steve Smith, Executive Director of McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, expressed his condolences, saying:
“James Ross represented all that was right in West Tennessee. He was a visionary leader, a true success story in every sense of the word, and a steadfast advocate for the airport, healthcare, and the community. His impact will be felt for years to come, and he will be deeply missed.”
Ross was a native of Henderson and first began his journey with WTNHC in 1985 as a registered nurse, according to the website, and served in many roles in the medical industry in the subsequent years.
