Jerry Clark Cross, age 87 of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on January 30, 2023 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born August 18, 1935 to Lois and Willard Cross in Wilsonville, Alabama where he grew up. Jerry attended Shelby County High school, then was in the United States Marine Corps for four years prior to graduating from Auburn University.
Jerry began his career at F.R. Hoar and Sons Construction Company (Now known as Hoar Construction) in 1960. 45 years later, he retired from Hoar Construction for a whole two weeks; shortly thereafter, he began working with Jefferson County Economic Development Group for more than twelve years. During his work career he was the President of Associated Builders and Contractors and Hoover Chamber of Commerce.
A dedicated member of Lakeside Baptist Church for over 60 years, Jerry served as a Sunday school teacher, a Deacon, bookkeeper, and led yearly mission trips to Brazil to build churches. Jerry was a Zamora Temple Masonic Shriner for many years and heavily involved in World Changers Organizations and Children’s Harbor.
Jerry enjoyed life, work, and especially his wife, children, and grandchildren. Devoted to his family and friends, Jerry could be found in the stands at every game and family gathering.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Lois Cross; his wife Karen Gregory Cross; his brother Douglas Cross (Judy), sisters Margaret Karrh (Al) and Betty Ann Jordan (Bill).
Jerry is survived by his children, son Greg Cross (Elizabeth) and daughter Kathryn Vetrano (Randy). Grandchildren, Kaylon Carpenter (Michael), Mic Mims (Heather), John Miranda (Hannah), Jamie Vetrano, Julianna Cross, Joseph Cross, and he also has six great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Connie Morris (Charlie) and brother Don Cross (Ina).
The family would also like to especially thank his caregivers in the last few years of his life - Gwen Thompson, Tammy Haskew, April Wilbanks, Stephanie House, and Anjelica Williams.
The family will receive friends and family on Friday, the 3rd of February, to celebrate the life of Jerry Cross at Lakeside Baptist Church from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, followed by a service beginning at 1:00pm. Greg Corbin will be officiating. Burial will be held privately for the family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Missions of Lakeside Baptist Church, 2865 Old Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35243. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel (205-879-3401) in Homewood.
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