William H. Cross
William H. Cross, 74, of Waynesburg, was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven at 3:15 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2020.
He was born Saturday, September 28, 1946, in Wana, W.Va., a son of the late Allison Cross and Geraldine Renner Cross.
Bill was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Waynesburg, where he had served on the church board for several years and was the adult Sunday school teacher for several years. He was a disabled veteran having served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Bill was a 1964 graduate of Clay-Battelle High School in Blacksville, W.Va. He loved gardening, and in recent years, riding motorcycles. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Bill loved supporting and attending church activities. He was known as an encourager and having an amazing sense of humor. He was gifted at writing poetry and was well known for his beautiful poetry.
Bill worked for 30 years for Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation having held several positions at several locations before retiring as operation supervisor.
His first wife, Janet Leoma Snell Cross, whom he married November 27, 1967, died August 18, 1991.
He is survived by his second wife, Gwen Herrington Cross, whom he married November 23, 1991.
Also surviving are five daughters, Tammy Cross of Waynesburg, Becky L. (Grant) Frodelius of Waynesburg, Jessica (Robbie) Ringeisen of Rogers, Ohio, Joni (Luke) Watson of Bethel Park and Faith (Chris) Czmiel of Eglon, W.Va.; one son, Craig (Amber) Cross of Mill Hall; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; one sister, Deborah (Bob) Brookover of Pentress, W.Va.; and one brother, Rick (Kathy) Cross of Spanish Fort, Alabama; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased is one sister, Carolyn.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 14, in the First Assembly of God Church, 4131 West Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg, PA 15370. We ask that people pay their respects and proceed out of the church. CDC restrictions of allowing 10 people at a time to enter the church will be followed. Social distancing will be followed and facial masks must be worn while in the church.
Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, Owner/Director, 197 N. Maiden Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, have been entrusted with his arrangements. Services will be private with Bill’s son Pastor Craig Cross and Pastor James Galbraith officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Bank Cemetery. Full graveside military honors will be accorded by Greene County Veterans and representatives of the United States Air Force. The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Waynesburg First Assembly’s Mission Fund. Information is available at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.