Jet Cross

Lawrence Irwin "Jet" Cross, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. He was the son of the late Bob and Gina Cross and was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Edward and Clayton Cross. Jet retired from Brown Chain Link Fence Co.and was a member of Pathway Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Myrtle Cross; three children, Phillip Cross, of Chattanooga, Wayne (Cheryl) Cross, of Apison, Tenn., Sheila (Brian) Knight, of Harrison; six grandchildren, Brian Presson, Bryan French, Austin Knight, Gavin Cross, Brittany Cross, Myranna Knight; two great-grandchildren, Roman Presson, Zoey French; sister, Robbie Gay "Sis" Vickery, of Fort Oglethorpe; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today, March 22, 2014, in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Phillip Cross officiating. Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. today, March 22, 2014, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga. Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com. Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.