David Gary Cross

I am taking my last road trip. David G. Cross 68 from Holland, MI. passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids, MI with family by his side. David was born in Canton, Ohio, the fourth of five boys to Leroy and Esther Cross.

David served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1965 till 1969. His Coast Guard service stations were Holland, Traverse City and Manistee, MI. David was on the search and rescue teams for these areas.

David was a professional truck driver for over 25 years. Before going on disability he drove for XPO (Conway Freight) Holland MI. David enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, yard work (he was always proud of his flower garden), decorating his yard at Christmas, and bowling. David loved to play the lotto. He had this notion that one day he would win the big one. David loved his dogs and we always had at least one in the house at all times.

His family and friends know that David fought his health battles with courage and determination.

Loved ones David leaves to carry on are his wife Christine (Woodcock-Reynolds) Cross, Holland, MI; daughter, Pamela (Tommie) DeVries; son, Jeffrey (Renee) Cross, both of Holland MI., step sons: Arthur (AJ) Reynolds, Auburn, Indiana and Nathan Reynolds, Lexington, South Carolina; step brother, Peter Dorn, and step sister, Donna McKinney both of Virginia; sister-in-law Linda Cross, Old Town Fl; brother-in-law Charles Woodcock (Bonnie McDonald) and sister-in-law Alice Rice both of Kendallville, IN; twelve grand children plus nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Family members meeting him on the final leg of his journey are his deceased parents and brothers John, Louie, James and Terry Cross.

A gathering will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Northland Lanes Lounge, 308 N. River Ave., Holland, MI., from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. to celebrate David’s life.

David will have a graveside service with military honors provided by the Kendallville V.F.W. Post 2749 on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Cemetery, located at the cross roads of County Roads 68 and 11A, Garrett, IN. The Rev. Thomas E. Smith, with the Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes located in Orland, IN. will be officiating. Family and friends are invited afterwards to the home of Arthur Reynolds, 703 N. Indiana, Auburn, IN.

Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, take the time to hug and appreciate your family members.