Michael "Mike" Allen Ross, 75, of Panama City, FL passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born on November 13, 1947 in Virginia, Minnesota to Ralph R. Sr. and Florence Ross. He attended St. John Vianney Seminary, The International School of Bangkok class of 1965, and Florida State University 1965-66. In 1967 he joined the United States Air Force and rose to the rank of Sergeant in the Security Services as an Electronic Intercept Operator stationed at Offutt AFB and Khair Pakistan. As a serial Entrepreneur he built several successful International businesses spanning a 40+ year business career in Telecom Specializing in the Voice Processing Field. He was recognized as one of the top 100 Voices of IP Communications as well as many other awards over the years. Mike was honored to be the First Entrepreneur in Residence at Gulf Coast State College's Advanced Technology Center where he was able to coach and mentor many people. In the last few years Mike spent most of his time learning and perfecting his skills in Photography and helping artists reproduce custom art. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sara Jo Mason Ross; children, Brian J. Ross, Spencer M. & Daniella Ross. Grandchildren Andrew, Sophia, Jacob, Gabriella, Andre and Gabriela. A private family Mass will be held and interment will be Arlington National Cemetery.