Robert Lewis Cross

He was born to parents Lewis and Oltie Cross, on March 5, 1945, in Bristow, Oklahoma. In 1971, after serving in the Navy for 10 years, Bob moved to Spotsylvania, Virginia where he and his beloved wife of 50 years, June, called Todd’s Tavern their home for nearly 30 years. Bob retired from the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren and later served as the Maintenance Supervisor for Wilderness Presidential Resorts until officially retiring and relocating to Brookesville, Florida. He and his wife later returned to Virginia, making Ashland their home for the last five years.

He is survived by the love of his life, June Cross, daughter Tammy Findlay (Hank) of Bedford, Virginia, son Bobby Cross (Tony) of Richmond, Virginia, son Michael (Kelli) of Fallon, Nevada, and brother Roy Cross of Rutledge, Tennessee. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren David, Katlyn, Connor, Colin, Colby, great-grandchildren Lucas and Waverleigh, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive family and friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, August 22 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005. Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 23 at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002.

In lieu of sending flowers, the family insists that people make donations to SAFE Haven for Cats online or by mail to SAFE Haven for Cats 8431-137 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616.