James A. Cross Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 25, 2021, at the age of 83, James A. Cross of Charleston, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Raymond and Mary Lucinda Cross; his siblings, Fred, Floyd, Willie Edward, Mae, Helen and Ruth; and his son-in-law Russell Cox.
He is survived by: his former wife Betty Louise Cross; his stepdaughter Merry Louise Cross; his children, James Cross (Ciara) of Mattoon, IL, Susan Woodyard (Doug) of Ashmore, IL, Shirley Cox of Charleston, IL and Carolyn Patterson (Bob) of Champaign, IL.; his grandchildren, Tiffany Ingle (Alan) of Lerna, IL, Cory Woodyard (Kelsey Nichols) of Ashmore, IL, Bobby Patterson of Champaign, IL, Crystal Cox of Charleston, IL, Abraham Cox (Kyndra) of Shelburn, IN, Chelsy Lorance (Spencer Ridey) of Oakland, IL, Aubrianna and Tynslee Cross of Mattoon, IL; his great grandchildren, Kindyl, Gweyn, Liam, Kayden Ingle of Lerna, IL, Haylee, Oakley Woodyard of Ashmore, IL, Dakota Cox of Charleston, IL, Kaydence Hayes of Mattoon, IL, Savannah, Wyatt and Archer Cox of Shelburn, IN.; and his sister Hazel White (John) of Davenport, FL..
Military rites will be held at 10:00 a.m. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Arcola V.F.W. and American Legion Post 7862.
