Jack Edwin Cross' Obituary
Jack Edwin Cross, age 88, of Sun City, AZ and formerly of Casey, IL passed away at 5:51 pm on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at White Dove Adult Care Home, Glendale, AZ. He was born December 25, 1930 in Casey, IL, the son of Floyd Ernest "Jack" Cross and Norma Hope Higbee Cross. On April 21, 1951 he married Wanda N. Washburn in Casey, IL. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Wanda Cross of Sun City, AZ; daughters, Joy Wright (James) of Kansas, IL and Penny Cross (Jeff Nelson) of Sun City, AZ; nine grandchildren; thirteen great" "grandchildren; brothers, Richard Cross of Terre Haute, IN and Jerry Cross of Pikesville, TN and sister, Elaine Watts of TN. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jack honorably served his country in the Korean Conflict. He was a faithful and active member of Lakeview United Methodist Church in Sun City, AZ. Jack had many talents and hobbies including playing hymns on his harmonica, listening to music, wood working, photography, camping, traveling and visiting with his family. Jack loved everyone and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Markwell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Green Moss Cemetery, Marshall, IL. Visitation will be held from 10" " 11 a.m. prior to the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N Central Ave. Casey, IL. The family requests that donations/gifts be made in honor of Jack Cross to Banner Alzheimer's Foundation, 2901 N. Central Avenue, Suite 160, Phoenix, AZ 85012 or online at bannerhealthfoundation.org in memory of Jack Cross. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Markwell Funeral Home Friday, November 29, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Email Details 200 N. Central Ave.Casey, Illinois 62420 Directions Funeral Service Markwell Funeral Home Friday, November 29, 2019 11:00 AM Email Details 200 N. Central Ave.Casey, Illinois 62420 Directions
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