Alvin Cross
Alvin “Buck” Cross, 80, of New Freeport, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born September 5, 1940, in Hundred, W.Va., a son of the late Dutchie Cross and Myrtle Lancaster Cross.
Buck was a school bus driver for 19 years and drove for Ralph Conklin; he was a farmer having spent a lot of time living on the Renner Farm; and he worked in the oil and gas industry for several years.
He was a member of the New Freeport Volunteer Fire Department for 29 years and attained the rank of captain. He was a member of the Grandview United Methodist Church, which is now closed. Buck also was a member of the New Freeport Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Calvert Cross, whom he married June 11, 2020; one son Brian Wise and his wife, Heather of Mather; two grandchildren, Joshua Wise and Isabella Wise; and a host of friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Cross.
Friends were received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 25, in the Tennant Funeral Home, 2678 Hornet Highway, Hundred, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 26, in the funeral home, with Pastor Wayne Cross officiating. Interment will follow in the Sancho Cemetery near Hundred.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Freeport Volunteer Fire Department, New Freeport, PA 15352.
Pallbearers will be Brian Wise, Joshua Wise, Burl Hughes, Scott Miller, Michael Anderson and Harley Wise.