William Cross, age 81, passed away on November 22, 2022. Loving husband of Patricia Cross, nee Baker; Beloved father of Debbie Cole, Cheryl Bateman, Shannon O’Brenski, Rouxanne Velasquez, Kelly Casey, Kevin Casey, Shaun Casey, and the late James Casey; Cherished grandfather of Charlotte (Nick), Steve, Brandon, Jimmy, Riley, Samantha, Matthew, Jessica, Brandon (Megan), and the late Jesse; Dear brother of Verlan Cross, Ernie Cross, and Dorothy Curnutte; Uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Clara Cross, along with siblings, Glen Cross, Bernice Morgan, Geneva Feulner, and Melba Newman. Visitation for Willie will be from 3-8 PM on Thursday, December 1, at Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S Pulaski, Chicago, where a 6 PM Funeral Service will occur that evening. Interment private.