Sammy Wilson Cross
Sammy Wilson Cross, 80, of Huntersville, passed away Aug. 30, 2012. He was born on May 20, 1932, son of the late G. Lester and Bess Wilson Cross.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Gayle Cross and brothers, George Herman Cross and Benjamin Cross.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Nancy Elliott Cross; daughter, Jan Cross Hodges, and husband Robert of Clemmons, N.C.; grandchildren, Robert Hodges, Jr. and wife Ashley and Claire Gayle Hodges.
Sam grew up in Huntersville and attended Huntersville High School and Oak Ridge Military Academy. He retired from Crescent Resources.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Sept. 1, from 6-8 PM at James Funeral Home, 10520 Arahova Dr. Huntersville, NC 28078. A celebration of Sam’s life will be held on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 4 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church, 6230 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28216 with Rev. Wade Ogle and Rev. Jimmy Howard officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 6230 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 or Hospice of Lake Norman, 705 Griffith St., Suite 203 Davidson, NC 28036.
James Funeral Home is serving the family. www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com
