John Wayne Cross Sr.

July 22, 2010

John Wayne Cross Sr. 55, formerly of Columbia went to eternal rest on Saturday, July 17, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Simpson Chapel A.M.E. Church.

John Wayne Cross was born April 8, 1957 in Columbia, Mo., the son of Eddie Griffin Cross Sr., and Helen Stapleton.  He was a member of Simpson Chapel A.M.E. Church and the Army Reserves.

He leaves to cherish his memory three sons John Wayne Cross Jr, of California, Zackary William Cross of Bentonville, Ar., and Zachary Wayne Cross of Springfield, Mo., two brothers Louis B. Cross and William Ralph Cross both of Columbia, six sisters Clarissa Jones of Denver, CO., Irma Brown Heafling of Bentonville, AR., Lena Mae Norfleet, Maggie Marie McDonald, Sue Wanda Cross and Velora Walkowicz all of Columbia.

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11 Responses to “John Wayne Cross Sr.”

  1. Candy on July 29th, 2010 7:04 pm

    John, I can’t believe you are gone. You was my friend for many years and I will miss you terribly. I just wish I had gotten to talk to you more these last few years. I wish I knew what was going on in your life and could have been there for you. I will always cherish the good times we shared together. May you find peace and comfort in Gods arms. You will be missed by all. We love you!

    To the Cross family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May you always remember John for the loving person he was and hold him deep within your heart. May God bless you all and help keep you strong during this difficult time.

  2. The Eddie Hickem Family on August 1st, 2010 2:35 pm

    Our prayers go out to the entire Cross family during these difficult days. PLease rest in knowing the The God we serve has his arms wrapped around each and everyone of you. Look to the hills which cometh our faith.

  3. Chasidie Cross and Kids on August 3rd, 2010 9:14 am

    Cross Family
    Sorry for the loss of Uncle John. Though we are not there physically, we are there in prayer. Our deepest condolences!

  4. Shields family on August 3rd, 2010 2:31 pm

    May the love of our lord and savior keep you strong. John had been a friend of the family for years and will be missed greatly. Tammy Shields Malone

  5. Katherine Cross on August 3rd, 2010 9:41 pm

    To the FAmily with Deepest Sympathy We will keep you in our prayers

    Katherine Cross
    Jean Cross
    Barbara Linzie

  6. Mary Martinez ( Spurgeon ) on August 4th, 2010 7:53 am

    There are no words that could possibly explain the pain and sorrow that my family and I are going through. Although none could come close to the pain you as his family are enduring. I have known John Wane for almost five years and never met a kinder soul, honest hard working and forth coming. Living in a town that does not easily accept outsiders we had alot in common. This is truely a tragedy and not one that we will forget. I demand JUSTICE and his name to be clear. John Wayne will surely be missed. may your hearts be filled in knowing that he is in heaven and noone will ever be able to take his place in the hearts of those he truely touched. May GOD bless each and everyone of his family members. I am so very sorry for your loss, we loved him very much!!

  7. Bill Turner on August 5th, 2010 11:57 pm

    I am very sorry to hear of John’s passing. He will be deeply missed by our family. We thought the world of him. John was always there for me and my family. He was a great friend to us. Thankyou John and his family for all that you have done for the Turner and the Comley families. God Bless You and your family.

  8. Wendy nagel on August 7th, 2010 2:40 am

    Looking at the obit. I believe this is John Wayne from Fordland MO. I still cry for this loss of a very good man. This tragedy NEVER should have happened and I believe the that justice should still be done. What happened was WRONG! To the family, I would love to meet you and be able to write you and tell you how we feel. He was a good family friend of ours. He made plans to go the next day to the lake and jet ski…

  9. Teri Royston and family on August 9th, 2010 3:17 am

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time of grieving and loss. My family and I met John Wayne approximately 5 or 6 years ago. Never met a kinder or more hardworking man. We recently had a sudden and sad death in our family and he was one of the first to come and offer condolences and offer to help us in any way. He was a good friend. A great man. And he will be missed by so many. May God bless you all

  10. Billy A. Coats on August 22nd, 2010 2:41 pm

    To the Cross family :
    My prayers go out to the Cross famiy, God will not put any thing on your heart you cannot bear, believe in him. God bless

  11. Mindy Willis on February 23rd, 2011 2:11 pm

    Im thinkin of my dear friend today like so many days. And im missing you so much. You was and always will be one of my best friends. My heart goes out to your family. And im so happy for all the wonderful memories that i have of our good times together. Love ya John Wayne, Your country girls

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