In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Billy Joe Gross and Michael Ray Walker Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma Walker Gross; daughter, Patricia Whitener and husband Freddie; sons, Jerry Gross and wife Tina, Roger Walker, and Dean Walker and wife Debra; sisters, Elizabeth Lowman; 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Receiving of friends will be held at 1pm prior to the service.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2pm with Pastor Steve Noble officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.
Condolences may be left at www.willisreynoldsfh.com
The Gross Family is under the care of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home.