Arl B. Cross

Arl B. Cross, 93, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on March 18, 2019. He was born July 18, 1925 in the Palestine Community near Greenwood to Roy Cross and Allie Maude Mathis Cross. Arl was a Sargent in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a member of the 95th Bomb Group Association. He was a pilot and loved to fly, read his bible and spend time with his family. Arl was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Clohie Cross and John Cross; one sister, Bonnie Cross; and one grandson, Jasper Burns.

He is survived by his wife Doris; one son, Greg Cross and wife Susie of Barling; one daughter, Debby Hobbs of Fort Smith; one sister, Royce Coleman of Fort Smith; five grandchildren, Pete Hobbs, Katy Kehler, Ben Hobbs, Michelle Childers and husband Shedon, and Kevin Burns; five great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Service will be Monday, March 25, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home.

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