John Nick Dross

January 26, 2020

Cornelius –  John Nick Dross, 85, of Cornelius, NC, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. 

John was born in Charlotte on May 18, 1934 to the late Demetra and Nicholas Dross.  He was a graduate of Myers Park High School and the University of South Carolina, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country in Saumur, France.  After he was discharged from the Army, John pursued a lifelong career as a stockbroker where he began his training in New York City with Bache and Company.  During his career, he worked for Bache and Company, Dean Witter, and Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, where he retired from as Senior Vice President and Branch Manager. 

In 1968, he married the love of his life, Frances Mullis.  John and Fran lived in Charlotte for twenty-eight years where they raised their two sons, Nick and Mike.  When John was nearing retirement, he and Fran moved to The Peninsula in Cornelius where he pursued his favorite pastime, golf.  He was passionate about golf and played courses in Cornelius and elsewhere where he scored six holes in one. 

John and Fran enjoyed their new lifestyle together in Cornelius, where they made many lifelong friends.  They had a very active social life and travelled around the world with friends. And, at every opportunity, they would attend professional golf tournaments here and abroad. They were members of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Charlotte and St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church in Mooresville where they were very active. 

John is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Frances Jane Dross; sons, Nicholas John Dross of Charlotte and Michael Warren Dross of Mt. Pleasant, SC; sisters, Koula Litchos of Statesville and Stella Matalas of Vienna, VA. 

Funeral services for John will be at 12:30 PM on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd in Charlotte officiated by Fr. Robert Lawrence and Fr. Gregory Waynick.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.  Pallbearers serving in honor of John are Charlie Kale, Wayne Page, Phillip Mullis, Donald Mullis, George Pribas, and Michael Diamanits.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church, 134-A Talbert Pointe Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

 

 

 

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  • Phillip Mullis

    What a wonderful, kind, and gracious person Uncle Johnny was. He was so sharp and on top of the latest technology, gagets, and such. He fought bravely against his health woes and ultimately lived a remarkable life as a great husband, father, and friend to many.

  • Jim and JoAnn Johnson

    Please accept our sincere regret at hearing of John’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Fran and the family. He was a true addition to the Club with his dry wit and infectious smile. Warm regards, Jim and JoAnn Johnson

  • Nancy and Gary Clarke

    Nancy and I wish to express our sympathy on the passing of John. He was one fine gentleman and we will miss seeing him around the club.
    Sincerely,
    Nancy and Gary Clarke

  • Nancy and Gary Clarke

    Nancy and I were very sad to learn of John’s passing. He was one fine gentleman. We will miss seeing him around the club.
    Sincerely,
    Nancy and Gary Clarke

  • Ron Mullis

    I offer my sincere condolences to my Aunt Francis and Cousins Nick & Mike on the loss of their beloved husband and father. Uncle Johnny had a positive influence on my life when I was a growing up. As a father & husband, he was a role-model that I needed to believe could exist. He also shared his investing knowledge with me when I needed early guidance.
    I know you will be missed by many but I believe your life was blessed and your eternity in heaven is also.