Charles Leon Cross

On July 11, 2023, Charles “Charlie” Leon Cross, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Isam and Maggie Cross of Cleveland; brothers Herman Cross and Cecil Cross; sisters Helen Rae and Willa Mae “Tootsie” Treatham all of Cleveland and his beloved grand dogs: Missy, Tubba, and Bug.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53 years, Martha Cross; son and daughter-in-law Mitchell and Kelly Cross, of Soddy Daisy; son and daughter-in-law Lynn and Cheryl Cross of Missouri; daughter Valeria Walker of Cleveland; granddaughters Courtney Walker, Kayla Cross, and Ashley Witt; grandson Cody Pipkin; great grandchildren: Bentley Inman, Gabriella Inman, and Kynslie Cross. Many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and former co-workers also survive.

The family would like to extend a very special “Thank You” to Adoration Home Health for the love and attention they have shown our dad and to the special nurses Shelia, Brenda, Julie, and Curtis, you are truly angels on earth.

As your family is let to carry on your legacy, our hearts and souls are heavy with a part missing that can never be filled. Fly high with your wings into the loving arms of our heavenly father, who awaits to cradle you in his loving arms.

As we look to the heavens every second, minute, and hour we know you will be watching and protecting us forever and a day, until we meet again. You are the most loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, best friend, and hero a family could have. We will forever love you, miss you, remember, and honor you. “To the world you are Dad, to our family you are the world.” Per the wished of the Cross family there will be no service.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Charlie or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com.