Quincy Ray Cross

Quincy Ray Cross, 78, Sheldon, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at his home near Sheldon, following an illness of several months. He was born Oct. 23, 1930, in Bellamy, to Thomas Ray Cross and Edith Maxwell Cross.

He married Margaret Ann Shannon on Sept. 21, 1962, in Springfield. She preceded him in death on Feb. 18, 2006.

Quincy was born and raised in Vernon County and spent most all of his life there. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Quincy worked in road construction for 20 years and later at Nevada State Hospital for 12 years.

He farmed his whole adult life. He was a member of the Sheldon Christian Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge for a number of years.

Survivors include two sons, Ray Cross – Cedar Rapids, IA, and Matt Cross, and his wife, Hollee - Sheldon; two grandchildren, Wyatt Cross and Rachel Cross – Sheldon; and one sister, Dorothy Cross - Sheldon. Services were held Saturday, Aug. 8, in Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. Interment was in the Olive Branch Cemetery, Milo, under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.