Leon Herald Cross
August 9, 1933 - May 10, 2019
Mr. Leon Herald Cross, age 85, of Rome passed away Friday May 10, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Cross was born August 9, 1933 in Wartburg, TN, a son of the late John Herald Cross, and Mary Emma Whaley Cross. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church, Coosa Masonic Lodge #622 F&AM. Mr. Cross was retired from International Paper. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Lois Williams Cross, daughters, Angela Cross, Alisha Cross, brother, Louis Cross. Survivors include son, Lee (Tammy) Cross; daughter, Donna Kay (Edmond) Bush; grandchildren, Tiffany Bush, Edmond Bush, Jacob Bush, Leslie Bush, great grandchildren, Logan Bush, Emily Bush, Chloe Bush, and host of wonderful loving friends and church members at Lakeview. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday May 13, 2019 at Lakeview Baptist Church, with Rev. Steve Glosson, officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the service hour on Monday at Lakeview Baptist Church, 80 Salem Dr. Rome, Ga. 30165. Coosa Lodge #622 F&AM will conduct Masonic Graveside Rites. Pallbearers include, Rodney Shannon, Jimmy Rogers, Joe Hays, Sammy White, Barry Didrick, Bill Wooten, and John Peoples. Please visit our website, www.goodshepherdfh.net to post tributes. Parnick Jennings, Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. 30165 has charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Leon Herald Cross, age 85, of Rome passed away Friday May 10, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Cross was born August 9, 1933 in Wartburg, TN, a son of the late John Herald Cross, and Mary Emma Whaley Cross. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist... View Obituary & Service Information