of Conway, AR
April 6, 1924 - February 11, 2007
Lelon "King Bee" Cross, age 82 of Conway, died Sunday, February 11, 2007. He was born April 6, 1924 in Paragould, Arkansas to the late Samuel and Imer Swindle Cross. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris June Cross, a son, Wayne Cross, and by two sisters, Anna Belle Harroll and Mary Shoemaker. Lelon was an electrician with Virco Industries for 20 plus years, until his retirement in 1990. Lelon also served his country in the Army during World War II from 1941 to 1946.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Evelyn Cross; children Lelon Cross, Jr. and his wife Deanie Cross of Little Rock, Eddie Cross and his wife Sherrill Cross of Wynne, Lane Cross and his wife Patricia Cross of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Cory Dennis Cross of Conway; stepdaughters Sue Ann Dennis Covert of Conway and Patricia Dennis Horton of Little Rock. Other survivors include 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother David Cross, sister Marie Jones, both of West Helena. Special mention of best friend, Jerry Baird, of Conway.
Memorial services will be Thursday, 1:00 p.m., February 15th at Roller McNutt Funeral Home of Conway, Arkansas (501.327.7727), officiated by Rev. Greg Thompson. On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Family will receive guests from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 15 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home.
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26 Condolence(s)
Garrett Brewer
Monday, February 19, 2007
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Sam & Judy Green
Friday, February 16, 2007
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Burns Park Patriots 11AAA
Friday, February 16, 2007
Our team is so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's peace comfort your family during this time.
Shelley Newkirk
Thursday, February 15, 2007
We are thinking of your family at this time. You are in our prayers.
Greg & Melony Fielder
Thursday, February 15, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. Sincerely, Greg, Melony, Taylor and Joshua Fielder
Gary & Peggy Clements
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Lelon, we were sad to hear about the loss of your Dad. Wish we could be there with you today. Please know that we love you and are praying for you and your family!
Terry & Mary Ann Adams
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Our Prayers Are With Your Family.
Tenisha Noland
Thursday, February 15, 2007
You are always in my prayers.
Olivia Noland
Thursday, February 15, 2007
The family is always in my prayers.
Tim Lawrence
Thursday, February 15, 2007
We are saddened to hear of your loss and are praying for you and the family. We love you guys! Timmy, Sherry Jo, Taylor
Mary & Jim Dwyer
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Mary & Jim Dwyer
The Carters
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Lelon, Deanie and Family, we are touched by your loss. I am hearing good things about your dad and how the little things he did touched and made a difference in people's lives. What a legacy! We are praying for you.
Gene & Melba McIntosh
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Lelon and all the family. We are sorry to hear about your dad. We know this is a difficult time and you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys, you are special to us .
LORI HEARON
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
LELON AND DEANIE , SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT AND PEACE DURING THE DAYS TO COME. SORRY I COULDN'T MAKE IT FOR THE SERVICE BUT I HAD ALREADY ACCEPTED A SUB POSITION FOR THURSDAY AFTERNOON. I LOVE YOU BOTH AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON AT CHURCH. GOD BLESS,LORI
Mona Lawson
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Lelon, Deanie, and family our thoughts and prayers are for you all in this time of sorrow. May God give you strength and comfort. The Lawson's Steve, Mona, & Elizabeth
Verlon & Doris
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Lelon & Deanie, so sorry we will not be able to be there. We will be leaving for Oklahoma Thursday morning. We've been thinking of you. Dads are special, and they have a way of always being with us. Prayers & Hugs
Robert House
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
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Tom Thompson
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let me know if you need anything. God Bless. Tom, Stephanie, Chandler and Clay
Ronald & Sandra Scott
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Dear Lelon, Deanie and Family: Please know our prayers are with you , Lelon , Deanie and the entire family. We love you and miss you. This is a time of mixed feelings- sorrow and joy and a time to reflect on your family's strengths and history. Hope to see you within the next year. Love, Ron, Sandy, Katrina and Logan Scott
Mike and Michelle Stafford
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
We love you and are praying for you during this time. You know that we are here if you need anything!
Royann Foreman
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Mrs. Cross, I was so sorry to read of King Bee's death. I am Jim Foreman's widow (he died 12/8/06). I can remember King Bee and Jim on the CB and all the fun they always had. He always made it a point when he saw me to ask about Jim. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Margaret Walker Cox
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Rembering old friends in time of need. I do not know if you remember me or not but I do remember as if it was yesterday. I can say I know how it feels to lose a dad, mom or sister. Will keep you all in my prayers. Love, Margaret
cricket walker hudman
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Sorry to hear about yalls dad. I am thinking about yall in this time of need cricket walker
Carlos & Angela Lott & Family
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
We are praying for you all during this hard time. God bless all of you.
Mary L. Jones
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Mary, I am so sorry about your loss. It is so wonderful that Lelon did not endure a long painful illness. He was ready when God called him home. Please know that we are here for you any time.
Kenny & Jacque Harvey
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Lelon, Deanie & Family: Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family in the passing of your Father.