Charles C. Cross was born on April 21, 1948 in Trinity, Texas to Dillard and Jessie Mae (Anderson) Cross. He was the fourth of six children.

He accepted Christ early in life and united with Bowen Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

He was raised in Trinity, Texas and attended Westwood I.S.D.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corp.

On September 18, 2017 in Houston, Texas, Charles left this earth on the Wings of Angels. He was preceded in death by his father, Dillard Cross; three brothers, Romey Johnson, Willie Johnson and Roy Cross, Sr.; Grandparents.

Those left to remember sweet memories are: Daughter, Fay Perry of Beaumont, Texas; mother, Jessie Mae Cross; brothers, Benjamin Johnson of Trinity, Texas, Charles Snoddy of Longview, Texas; sister, Beverly Kay (Verdell Sr.) English of Trinity, Texas; one grandchild, Lannie Perry Beaumont; one great grandchild; aunt, Lessie Cross; uncle, Joe L. Anderson; special cousin, Jimmie (Vera) Rector. A wealth of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.