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Bryan Cross

Robert "Bryan" Cross of Eastland, Texas, passed away on Friday, Juy 10, 2015 at th age of 57, after a year long battle with cancer.  A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15 at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland

Bryan is survived by his mother, Betty Cross of Eastland, Texas.  Daughter Alisha Tucker, son-in-law Gabe Tucker and three granddaughters; Kristini, Kaitlin and Karsen Tucker of Carbon, Texas.  Sisters Tina Gilbert and husband, Bruce Gilbert of Eastland, Texas and Nancy Wilson of Eastland, Texas.  Nieces Shandy Monty & husband Steve of Eastland; Jendy Pelham & finance' Chris Bartley of Eastland and Mandy Allison & husband, David O Westherford, Texas.  Nehpeh:  Justin Finley and finance' Jessica naomi of Eastland, Texas.  Ten grandnieces and nephews:  Saylor, Sawyer & Stella Mondy; Taylor, Trent & Tanner Smart; Tatum Parker and Yeldon Allison and Jayton Finley.  Special friends of 18 years, Jane, Jenny and McKenzie Abbott who held a special place in his heart.

Bryan was preceded in death by his father, Troy Lee Cross and brother-in-law, Allen Wilson.

Bryan loved his fur buddies and they had a very special bond.  Daisy, who has already passed on, Pancho and Chevy who was by his side when he passed  on.  Bryan loved to cut up and joke around, but if you wanted to see him light  up mention one of his grandchildren.  He loved to have his farm granddaughter Karsen around helping "Pop Pop" with her favorite cow #11.  Pop Pop cherished the gifts Kaitlin created with her sewing machine.  He thoroughly enjoyed  watching Kristin cheer on the Mavericks.

Bryan was born January 21, 1958 in Gorman, Texas to Troy Lee and Betty (Reynolds) Cross.  He sarted school in Eastland, moved with his family to Midland in 1966 and returned to this area in 1974.  He was a student at Carbon High School where he was active in FFA/Ag and Welding.  He had three hogs for showing one year and named them after his grandparents Martha, Myrtle, and Orange Arther.  While in high school he took welding classes at Cisco College.  He graduated from Carbon High School in 1976.  Bryan worked as a welder for many hears.  Afer high school, he began working for Moylan Construction.  In 1978 he began his welding career with Nash Brothers.  In 1980 he moved on to work at Southwestern Gas Pipeline until he went independent in 1985.  After years of traveling, he settled on the farm and traveled to Midland where he worked during the week.  From 2011 until his illness, he worked for Lin's Welding Srvice in Odessa.  Welding was his way of life, but farming was  his true joy.

Bryan was loved by many, many friends and will be missed by all.  The family would like to express a special thank you to the Solaris angels who were a true blessing.





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