Mr. Cross served in the United States Army in the Army Airborne Troop 544th Division. He is survived by six children; 12 grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held privately for family and church members in the Chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home in Morganton.
Kirksey Funeral Home in Morganton has the honor of serving the family of Mr. Cross.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kirkseymorganton.com.