OBITS: CROSS, James - 8 Feb 1966 - McCreary Co, KY
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 16:17:12 -0500
Submitted by: Bobbie Ivey-Lewallen (TNGirl@icx.net)

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FROM THE WEST UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNITED BAPTISTS MINUTES

Cross, James was born in Scott County Tennessee August 13, 
1889. Deceased February 8, 1966 at the age of 76 years, 5 
months and 25 days.

Survivors: 1 Daughter, Mrs. Arvis Acres of Huntsville, Tenn.; 
2 sons, Walter Cross, Maryville, Tennessee and Herbert Cross 
of Nashville, Tenn.; 4 sisters, Marlena Cross, Mrs. W.L. 
Coker, both of Charleys Branch, Mrs. Johnny West of Huntsville, 
Tenn. and Mrs. Howard Newport of McAllen, Texas; 3 brothers,
Tom Cross, McAllen, Texas, Haywood Cross, Piedmont, 
California and Charlie Cross of McAllen, Texas; 10 Grand-
children; 2 Great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives 
and friends.  

He professed faith in Christ and was baptized into the Cherry 
Fork Baptist Church several years ago. He was elected by the 
Church as Clerk of the Church January 26, 1924, and served as
such until death. He was a veteran of World War I, a member 
of the American Legion Post #136, Oneida, Tennessee. He will 
be greatly missed by all who knew him.  

By his profession of faith in Christ, we look forward to meeting
him again in the heavenly country where death comes no more.

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."