OBITS: CROSS, Marion - 23 Jan 1964 - McCreary Co, KY
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 01:46:15 -0400
Submitted by: Bobbie Ivey-Lewallen (TNGirl@icx.net)

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FROM THE WEST UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNITED BAPTISTS MINUTES

Cross, Marion was born December 7, 1886 and deceased this life
January 23, 1964 at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 16 days.  

He joined the New Salem Baptist Church and was baptized April 
16, 1905 and lived a devoted Christian life until death.  

He was a clerk of New Salem Baptist Church 55 years and was 
Deacon of the same church 34 years and 3 months.  He leaves to
mourn his passing a loving companion, Lutempa Cross; 3 sons, 
Luther, Elery and Bailey; 5 grandchildren and a number of 
friends and relatives.

Our loss was heaven's gain. No one could have been more 
faithful. He served 33 years and only missed 4 meetings in 
that period of time.