EATON, IN
R. Glen Cross, 78, passed away, Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Glen was born to Fred and Lillie (Waskom) Cross on August 11, 1933 in Bedford, Indiana. He was a graduate of Eaton High School, class of 1952 and served his country in the Army Air Corps.
On November 26, 1983 he married Becky Fuqua in Hartford City. Glen worked for Norfolk & Southern Railroad and was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Albany, Amvets Post #23, Hartford City, and the American Legion, Gaston. Glen resided in the Eaton area most of his life and attended the Church of God in Eaton.
In 1964, Glen, along with his father and brothers, started Lakeview Golf Course in Eaton. Glen and Becky also owned and operated the Country Cupboard for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Becky Cross, three sons: Trent Cross (Patricia), Marty Cross, and Rodney Cross, a brother Harold Cross (Janet), 8 grandchildren: Andy Lechien, Derrick Lechien, Drew Cross, Tyler Cross, Lauren Cross, Justin Cross, Kaitlyn Cross, and Katelyn Arnold, 5 great-grandchildren: Ethan Lechien, Elijah Lechien, Isabella Lechien, Braedon Lechien, and Sophia Lechien, a sister-in-law, Linda Cross, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Glen was preceded in death by a daughter, Valerie Lechien, who died on December 19, 2011, and a brother, Arnold Cross.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Andy Denniston officiating. Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation for friends and family will be on Tuesday, December 27, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, with a Masonic service starting at 8:00 pm.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Little Red Door 401 W. Jackson St. Muncie, IN 47305.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
