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Frank Gross Obituary
Frank Mitchell Gross, 81, of Shady Side, died Jan. 7, 2010.
Frank was born Oct. 22, 1928, in Churchton, to the late Earl Moss Gross and Ruth Veronica Holland Gross. Frank was educated in Anne Arundel County public schools.
He worked at Thomas Lumber Company, Churchton in his earlier years, and later followed his passion for the love of the Chesapeake Bay as a waterman. He was a jack-of-all-trades and mastered the waterways and later became known as Captain Frank. He was a member of the Anne Arundel County Watermen's Assoc., Maryland Watermen's Assoc., and Chartered Boat Captain's Assoc.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Myrtle Gross; his son, Glen G. Gross; two grandsons, James Demby Jr. and Glenn Gross Jr.; one brother, James R. Gross.
He is survived by five daughters, Lydia Lumpkin, Edna Sewell, Marilyn Gross, Deborah Thompson and Angela Gross; three sons, Ritchie, Norman and Alex Gross; one stepdaughter, Cora Demby; daughter-in-law, Linda Gross; four sons-in-law, James Demby, Jerome Lumpkin, Cravin Sewell and Elbert Thompson; one sister, Earlene Brown; two brothers, Earl Gross Jr. and Paul Gross; two sisters-in-law, Patricia and Edith Gross; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
Service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Franklin U.M. Church, Churchton. Public viewing from 9 to 10, Wake from 10 to 10:30, and funeral service at 10:30 a.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Gross
Marsha Clark-Moore
January 14, 2010
To Bill, Button and the Gross family, please accept my condolences on the loss of your dad. But know and rejoice that God has blessed him with his Crown of Completion. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Rowlena Edwards
January 14, 2010
To: Edna, Angel and Taz and the Gross family, our deepest sympathy to your family at this time. We will keep you and the family in our prayers.
Rodeana Bean
January 13, 2010
While I attended the services yesterday, I also wrote a memory that I wanted to share.
What I remember most about Uncle Frank is the fact that he was quick-witted. Most people remember that he was a trickster or a prankster. But my most vivid memory is that of him being a man with a different perspective.
I recall when my brother –James Rodney Gross, Jr. was born. Family and Friends followed the customary ritual of coming to see the newborn. I was 13 years of age and sitting in my parent’s kitchen eating a snack when Uncle Frank came in the house and asked, " What was the baby boy to be called?".
This had been the subject of debate since the baby was born.
You see mine is a traditional family- I (being the first born) was given a feminine version of my Dad’s name. My next sister was named after our Mom and my first brother‘s proper name was my Dad’s name with “Junior” added at the end.
The issue was what to call him. My Dad’s first name was James –which he did not care for, so everyone called him by his second name-Rodney. Likewise, we could not call the baby Rodney. I personally do not like the nickname “Junior” and think it inappropriate for anyone over the age of 10.
When Uncle Frank posed his question, I mentioned all of this information to him and suggested that he go and look at the baby and perhaps he would come up with something.
Uncle Frank went down to the bedroom to view the baby and approx. 20 minutes came back to the kitchen.
I asked him if he had come up with anything and he said-JR. So there it was! Folks had
been seriously pondered for days what to call the baby and Uncle Frank had found a solution in only 20 minutes.
And JR has been called JR every since that day!
Yeap- That was Uncle Frank- a person who always had something clever to say.
Thanks, Uncle Frank-we love you.
Patricia (Tweety) Sessions
January 12, 2010
Dear Family,
Please know that for me, Uncle Frank was such a pleasant and extremely intelligent person. Distance over the years, has caused him to be truly missed, however he was always in my thoughts and closer in my heart. My heart is truly saddened by the loss of my father's brother. May God keep you in this time of sorrow. Much love.
Cecelia Jones
January 12, 2010
To Edna & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May God continue to bless you and your family
especially at this time of sorrow. You have my heartfelt sympathy. Take care.
Cecelia Estep - Jones
DHCD
Annapolis, Maryland
January 12, 2010
To Angel Wright and the entire Gross Family,
Those we love are never really lost to us
we feel them in so many special ways
through friends they always cared about
and dreams they left behind,in beauty that they added to our days... in words of wisdom we still carry with us and memories that never will be gone...
Those we love are never really lost to us for everywhere their special love lives on.
You have our heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time. May God keep you in his loving arms! Thoughts and prayers the Crowner Family.
Caralis, Letitia and Alexis
January 12, 2010
My sympathy go out to the Gross family. I will keep you in my prayers in this time of need.
John & Nora Brown
January 11, 2010
Oor deepest sympathy to the Gross family in the loss of your Dad. May the peace of God comfort you at this time.
Karen Arawole
January 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 11, 2010
"Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of the late Frank M. Gross. We will cherish his memory forever." Brenda Holland and family. ( Churchton, MD. )
Shelly Gross-Wade
January 11, 2010
My heart is saddened that our family circle is broken again. Frank was truly a joy to be around and will be missed by all whose lives he touched in such a unique way!
F = funniest man I ever knew
R = respected as a knowledgable "Captain" of the Bay
A = always willing to assist others
N = no one else like him -- a truly unique guy
K = knowledgable about so many things!
May the Comforter sustain each of us.
Carol Owens
January 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Darlene Taylor
January 11, 2010
The family has my deepest sympanthies. God bless you all.
Carol Owens
January 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gayle Phipps Moreland
January 11, 2010
To the Family,
What great and vivid memories I have of Mr. Frank. He was a part of my life from childhood. I have missed him these past few years since the railway closed. What a sense of humor and always smiling. And don't forget those great stories he told. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May God be with you all at this time of sorrow and keep you in his care in the weeks and months ahead.
With sincere sympathy,
Faye Thompson Curtis
January 11, 2010
In your time of sadness thoughts of heartfelt sympathy are with you.
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