Vangeletus Cross

Pat Cross, son of the late James Thomas and Viola Gann Cross, was born in Bernie, Missouri on September 8, 1928, and passed away at his home in Bernie, Missouri on December 25, 2011 at the age of 83. Pat lived most all his life in Bernie. Pat and his family lived in Chicago for 20 years where he worked for Meyers Material. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Pat served in the US Army during WWII. Pat was a member of the Christian Church in Bernie. In 1951 Pat was married to Rose Marie Kubisch she preceded him in death in 1970. He is survived by two daughters: Deborah Martin of Killeen, Texas and Pamela Cross of Nash Port, Ohio. Three grandchildren Christopher Waugh, Jennifer Clark, Michelle Gilmore and five great-grandchildren Tommy Waugh, Brandon, Dylan Clark, Conner, Mikaela Gilmore. One sister: Emma Jean James of Bernie, Missouri. Other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by four brothers. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 28, 2011, after 10:00 AM at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at 1:00 PM at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with the Brother John Adams of Dexter, Missouri officiating. Interment will be in the Bernie Cemetery in Bernie, Missouri with MIlitary Honors. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.