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12-15-10 — Dec. 14, 1925-Dec. 3, 2010
James Lloyd Cross, age 84, was born in the Susie community of Wayne County, December 14, 1925, the son of the late James Edgar and Lucy Simpson Cross. He passed away Friday morning, December 3, 2010 at his home with his family.
On May 10, 1946 he united in marriage with Anna Evelyn Horton Cross who survives. To this union one son survives-Ronald Lloyd and his wife Melanie Cross of Liberty, Ind. His son Douglas Clay passed away May 23, 1977.
He is survived by his granddaughter-Whitney Anne and her husband Jon Mires of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; his grandson-Justin Blair Cross lost his struggle with cancer January 5, 2005.
Also surviving are his great grandchildren-Elijah Blair and Asher Mires; and step grandchildren-Victoria J., Natasha A., Paul J. and Christiana C.
Bertsch.
His sister-Katherine Brown is the last surviving sibling of a family of
thirteen. He was retired from Belden Wire and Cable where he served
many key management positions in his 33 years of service. He was a Veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Harry Ray American Legion Post of Richmond, Ind. for over 40 years. He was a 35 year member of the Lions Club and a member of the Monticello United Methodist Church.
The funeral service was held Monday afternoon at the Monticello First United Methodist Church with Bro. Jim Kingry and Bro. Bob Schaeffer officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery with Bro. Jake Eller, officiating. Militiary honors were given by Wayne County Chapter #105 DAV.
Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
Hickey and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.