Fred Robert Cross

Fred R. Cross, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at his home. He was the son of the late Wilburn and Celia Cross and was also preceded in death by his first wife, of 46 years, Edna Parris Cross, his son Harlen Cross, his infant daughter Sharon Cross and his sisters Ann Lee Young and Katie Cross.Mr. Cross was a long time bass singer singing with several different quartets and also Herb and Friends. He retired from Maytag with over 25 years of service. Prior to that he worked for the old Cleveland Enamel Plant. He was a long time member of The Church of Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Ethel Cross his sons Robert Cross and his wife Wanda, Arthur Dean Cross and his wife Phyllis, Clyde Cross and his wife Janice and Ronnie Cross, his daughters Edna Ruth Rymer and her husband Arvel, Juanita Goodner and her husband Ronnie, Virginia Geren and her husband Mike, 13 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, 2 nephews and 2 nieces and 5 step children.A Remembrance of Life Service will be held at 10am Saturday at Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Ave. Chapel with Pastor Rob Works and Rev. Russell Robinson officiating. The interment will follow in the Michigan Ave. Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5 until 8 at the funeral home.Read Obituary