Ross Allen Kinnaird, 68, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 8:48 A.M. Saturday May 9, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born on September 16, 1957, in Danville, IL, the son of Elbert Ross and Betty Lou (Robinson) Kinnaird. His father passed away at an early age and was later raised by his step-father, James Smithers. He married Sandra Jo Davis on February 5, 1977, at the First Baptist Church in Hoopeston. She survives in Hoopeston, IL.

He is also survived by his daughter, Beth Johnson (Shane G. “Greedy” Rice) of Danville, IL; two sons, Brian (Missy) Kinnaird of Hoopeston, IL and Jacob (Cristen) Kinnaird of Gibson City, IL; two sisters, Carol (Mike) Folmar of Milford, IL and Vickie Jennings (Bill Farney) of Wellington, IL; one brother, Dwain (Kay) Smithers of Victoria, TX; 10 grandchildren, Morgan and Breanna Johnson, Bryce, Hunter, and Allyson Kinnaird, Brandon and Karsen Kinnaird, Payton and Joanna Kinnaird, and Gage Jerome; 11 great-grandchildren, Audra and Ariah Hensley, Legend and Legacy Linnenburger, Emberlynn Colunga, Eastynn Stewart, Charlie and Jaxx Kinnaird, Opal River, and Xavier and Noah Kinnaird; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; mother; step-father; son, Jason Kinnaird; two brothers, Greg Smithers and Bobby Dean Kinnaird; and two nephews, Eddie and Jamie Burton.

Ross worked in maintenance at Hoopeston Hospital for 22 years. He later worked at Full-Fill until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, re-purposing scrap, and loved giving people a hard time. Ross especially loved spending time with his wife, Sandy, and his family and friends.

Cremation rites will be accorded, and a private service will be held.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Ross’ eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.