Howard Cross

Mr. Howard Cross, age 98, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. 

 Mr. Cross was born on July 5, 1926, in Dewey, Oklahoma to the late George Ralph Cross and Mary Elsie Delozier Cross. Howard was a retired Army Veteran after serving in WWII, Korean War and two tours during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Virgina Bernardio.

 Survivors include his wife, Jane Cross of Murray, Kentucky, they married on October 28, 1955, in Corinth, Mississippi; daughter, Lori Morris and husband Eddie of Murray, Kentucky; brother, George Cross of Phoenix, Arizona; one grandchild, Chelsea Futrell and husband Chase of Murray, Kentucky; two great grandsons, Riggins Thomas Futrell and Rhett Lee Futrell both of Murray, Kentucky; niece, Carla Cross of Phoenix, Arizona; and a good friend, Larry Roberson of Murray, Kentucky.

 Private family services will be held with Jim Stahler officiating and entombment in the Murray Memorial Gardens.

 Expressions of sympathy can go the VFW Post 6291, 926 South 12th Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

 Online condolences can be made at www.jhchurchill.com

 J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.