Bryan Cross

Bryan L. Cross, age 60 years, a resident of rural Grantsburg, Illinois, passed away Wednesday morning, January 3, 2024, at 7 A.M. at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Bryan was born May 18, 1963 in Sullivan, Indiana. He was the son of Russell Eugene “Gene” Cross and Norma Marie (Baum) Cross. On June 8, 2018, Bryan was united in marriage to Tracey Calvin in Vienna, Illinois. She survives. Bryan is also survived by: children – Jordan (Cody) Baird of Miami, Oklahoma and Dawson (Brittany Rogers) Johnson of Grantsburg; 3 grandsons – Calvin, Bryant, and Jameson; a beloved grandson – Waylon Johnson; 3 sisters – Janice (Rick) Reynolds, Nancy Cross, and Carolyn Cross all of Vienna; extended family, including aunts, nieces and nephews – Ellen Cross, Becka Cross, & Bill Cross all of Terre Haute, Indiana, Chris Funk of Vienna, Wanetta Pitcher of Sullivan, Indiana, Sandra & Charlie Purdue of Clinton, Indiana, and Shawn Ritchey of Indianapolis, Indiana; great nephews – Cole Funk and Clayton Funk both of Vienna; his mother-in-law – Patricia Calvin; brothers-in-law – James Calvin and Kevin Calvin along with their families. Bryan never met a stranger and is survived by many friends. In addition to his parents, Bryan was preceded in death by: a brother – Don Cross and a nephew, Brad Funk. Bryan attended Vienna High School. He also attended truck driving school. Bryan’s working career was spent as an over-the-road truck driver. He was employed by Marion Excavating/Black River Contracting prior to his retirement. Bryan was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping and fishing. Bryan loved attending auctions, picking, scrapping, bartering, buying and selling. Bryan possessed what, at first impression, appeared to be a gruff exterior that covered up a caring and giving nature. He was fondly known as “Uncle Fuzz-Ball.” Bryan was of the Christian faith. A service honoring the life of Bryan Cross will be conducted Saturday afternoon, January 6, 2024, at 2 P.M. at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Pastor James Calvin will officiate. Visitation will be held Saturday afternoon from 1 P.M. – 2 P.M. at the funeral home. Following the service, family and friends will gather for a luncheon at the Beggs-Gurley VFW Post, 102 S. 8th Street, Vienna, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Heather Harper Treat Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 98, Vienna, Illinois 62995 or may be directed to the family.

Bryan Cross

May 18, 1963 - January 3, 2024