Ross Lingle was born Feb. 26, 1922 at Lancaster, SC. He graduated from Blair High School
and was a member of the Baptist Church. He married Clariece Tabb Jan. 19, 1946
in Altus. Lingle was a supervisor for Fairmont Foods for 18 years. He was a
greyhound breeder, a National Greyhound Association committee member and a
nationally-known square dance caller and instructor.
Lingle died in October 2002. Survivors include sons David Lingle and wife Billie, Marble Falls, TX; John
Lingle and wife Leslie, Altus; and Joey Lingle, Altus; one sister, Marian
Blackwell, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.