Charles John Cross

Charles John Cross, Sr.

"Jack"

Of Hastings died on April 19, 2020 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at age 82. He was born on April 24, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jack graduated from Hastings High School. He honorably served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He Married Brenda Ann Hatfield on March 4, 1967.  He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Law and worked for the Hastings City Police Department where he retired as a Sergeant. He became a minister at Community of Christ Church. He volunteered at Thornapple Manor. He loved history and war documentaries.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents Charles Allen and Geraldine Edith (Price) Cross, brother Gerald Cross and sister-in-law Sharon Cross. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Brenda, son John (Holly) Cross of Woodland, Michigan, daughter Charlotte Cross of Hastings, Michigan, grandchildren Brandon, Johnny, Victoria, Hannah, Micheal and Lynn, great grandchildren Braelyn, Aiden, DJ, Nova, Brextyn, Connor, and Luna, brother Robert (Nadia) Cross of Independence, Missouri, sister Janet (Edwin) Ford of Wyoming, Michigan, brother Michael Cross of Woodland, Michigan and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a Memorial Service on August 1, 2020. There will be more information to follow. To leave on line condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net . Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home.