James Donald Gross

Male 1948 - 2014  (66 years)


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  • Name James Donald Gross 
    Nickname Don 
    Born 12 Mar 1948  Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 4 Nov 2014  Pecos County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I940  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 14 Jul 2024 

    Father James Bailey Gross,   b. 1 Feb 1924, Paducah, Cottle County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 May 2008, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Lela Mae Elmore,   b. 20 Oct 1925, Wellman, Terry County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jan 2003, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 3 Aug 1946  Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F375  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family P.A. Lee 
    Children 
     1. J.D. Gross
     2. C.L. Gross
    Last Modified 24 Feb 2015 
    Family ID F379  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 12 Mar 1948 - Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 4 Nov 2014 - Pecos County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    James Donald 'Don' Gross
    James Donald "Don" Gross
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    James Donald 'Don' Gross
    James Donald "Don" Gross
    1966 Andrews High School Yearbook Photo
    Andrews, Texas, USA

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    James Donald 'Don' Gross
    James Donald "Don" Gross
    1964 Andrews High School Yearbook Photo
    Andrews, Texas, USA

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    Documents
    Obituary of James Donald 'Don' Gross
    Obituary of James Donald "Don" Gross
    Published in The Odessa American on November 7, 2014

  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      Don Gross
      March 12, 1948 - November 4, 2014

      Don Gross, 66, of Crane, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, in Pecos County, Texas.

      Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 8, 2014, at the First Baptist Church in Crane with Reverend David Evans officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.

      Don was born on March 12, 1948, in Brownfield, Texas, to J.B. and Lela Gross. Don was a graduate of Andrews High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the US Army as a Special Forces Airborne Ranger from 1967 to 1970. Don married the love of his life, Patrena Lee on May 17, 1975 in Andrews. They moved to Crane in 1987. Don had worked in the oilfield for many years, holding various positions with the last being a pumper and consultant.

      Don enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, and NASCAR. He loved his job and enjoyed spending time with his friends drinking coffee at the cafe. However, his family was truly his pride and joy. Don loved spending time with his three boys and his grandchildren. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Crane.

      He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Wayne Elmore.

      He is survived by his loving wife Patrena of Crane; three sons, Alton and his wife Keila of Mansfield, TX, Darren and his wife Charlee of League City, TX, and Corey of Midland; a brother, Dale and his wife Ann of Comanche, TX; his grandchildren, Jonathan, Kristine, Matthew, Jessee, and Jonathan "Taco"; his father and mother-in-law, Dick and Leona Lee of Andrews; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

      Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church in Crane-101 East 20th Street-Crane Texas, 79731.

      (Published by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane, TX)