George “Richard” Cross, 78, of Marietta, OK passed away on June 2,
2022 at his home surrounded by family. His journey in life began in
Callao, MO on November 25, 1943, one of seven children born to Ruby
(Huffman) and George Cross.
Richard grew up and attended school in Missouri. He joined the
United States Navy and served in Cuba in 1965 to 1966 and was
honorably discharged. While in the Navy, Richard completed his GED
and later attended Cooke County College studying commercial art.
Richard worked for the Marietta Public School as a janitor and on
the side he did carpentry work. He was hardworking and very
meticulous. Richard married his bride Mona Case on May 25, 2004. He
enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hunting, caring for his dogs,
playing horseshoes, and sitting outside visiting with family and
friends. Richard was a huge John Wayne fan. Although he had many
interests, Richard loved nothing more than doing for others and
spending time with his family. He was Daddy to many and Papa to many
more.
Those left to carry on his memory are his wife, Mona Cross of the
home; sons, Weldon Cross of Marietta and Greg Cross and wife
Virginia of Alabama; stepdaughters, Tracy Jones of Ardmore, OK and
Katrina Armstrong and husband Joe of Wisconsin; brothers, Jerry
Cross of Redding, OH, Jim Cross of Collinsville, OK, and Marvin
Cross of Aguilar, CO; sisters, Betty Pappen of Kansas and Marie Ross
and husband Bill of Marietta; grandchildren, Colt Kretzschmar,
Makenzie Cross, Jaclynn Cross, William Miller, Shanda Wilkinson and
husband Cody, Lilly Armstrong, Logan Brown, and Lexis Lawson; and
several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by
granddaughter, Stormi Ramon; brother, Lewis Cross; sister, Wanda
Cross; nieces, Brenda, Geralayn, and Loretta; first wife, Linda; and
grandparents.
Services to celebrate Richard’s life will be at 10:00 a.m. on
Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel in
Marietta with Lawrence Anderson officiating. Visitation will be
Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Casket bearers are Glenn Harrell, John Jones, Bill Ross, John
Yeatts, Brent Coleman, Terry Martin, and Buddy Hughes. Honorary
bearers are David Magee, Colt Kretzschmar, Cody Wilkinson, Eugene
Rambo, “Bro Pro”, Chance Cavitt, Brett Rambo, Richie Coleman, Greg
Cross, Virginia Cross, Weldon Cross, Jennifer Spradling, Charles
Clark, William Miller, and Debra Cross.
