Eric Cross' Obituary
Eric Lee Cross, son of Terry Douglas Cross and Sarah Carter, was born April 28, 1970, in Houston, Missouri. He departed this life Monday, August 4, 2008, in his home, near Ava, Missouri, at the age of thirty-eight years, three months, and six days. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Eugenia Carter; his paternal grandmother, Pearl Cross; an uncle, Larry Carter; and a cousin, Jeremy Carter. Eric is survived by a son, DerRick Cross, and his friend, Brittany, of Rolla, Missouri; a daughter, Ashton Cross, of Rolla, Missouri; a granddaughter, Erin Shay Lee Cross; his father, Terry Cross, of Yazoo City, Mississippi; his mother, Sarah Carter, and her husband, John, of Ava, Missouri; his paternal grandfather, Ray Cross, of Houston, Missouri; two brothers, Alen Cross, of Fordland, Missouri, and Jeff Cross, of Nixa, Missouri; a number of aunts and uncles; as well as host of other relatives and friends. He was born and raised in Houston and in 1998 moved to Mansfield. He worked as a self-employed sub-contractor. Eric had made his profession of belief in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. In his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and going camping. He also loved to go horseback riding. Eric was a loving father, grandfather, son, grandson, brother, and nephew and was also a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and will treasure the wonderful memories he has created for his family and dear friends. Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday August 7, 2008 at the Holman- Howe Funeral Home Mansfield. Burial will be at 2:00 pm Thursday at the Pine Lawn Cemetery, Houston, Missouri. Visitation will be Wed. evening from 5-7:00 pm and are under the direction of Holman- Howe Funeral Home Mansfield, Missouri. Return to top
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