Lowell Ross

Lowell William Ross (March 13, 1932 – September 1, 2022) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1971 to 1972 and again from 1991 to 1992.

Lowell Ross
Ross in 1971
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Oconee County
In office 1971–1972
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 2nd district
In office 1991–1992
Preceded by	Bob McLellan
Succeeded by	Lindsey Graham
Personal details
Born	Lowell William Ross (1932-03-13)March 13, 1932 Westminster, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	September 1, 2022(2022-09-01) (aged 90) Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Spouse	Carolyn Tuten ​ (m. 1968)​ [1]
Alma mater	University of South Carolina

Life and career

Ross was born in Westminster, South Carolina, the son of Jesse Ross and Jessie Keown. He attended Walhalla High School, graduating in 1949.^[2] After graduating, he attended the University of South Carolina, earning his BS degree in 1954. His education was interrupted by military service in the United States Air Force, which after his discharge, he returned to attend the University of South Carolina, earning his LLB degree in 1961.^[3]

Ross served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1971 to 1972 and again from 1991 to 1992.^[4][5]

Death

Ross died on September 1, 2022, in Columbia, South Carolina, at the age of 90.^[6]