Raymond E. Gross

GROSS, Raymond E., 89, transitioned quietly to his heavenly home on Monday, May 20, 2024. Born in Washington, Pa, he was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Gross; father, Robert E Campbell; brother, Edward (Rock) Gross and two sisters, Mildred Ivery and Jane Arrington.His full and amazing life included an undergraduate degree from Hampton Institute and Master's Degree from American University. He spent 20 years in the US Air Force and an additional 21 years working for C&P Telephone Co. and Bell Atlantic, retiring as an Area Manager. He was selected by Governor L. Douglas Wilder to serve on the Board of Directors for the Science Museum of Richmond, and also served on the boards of The Arts Council and The Richmond Symphony. He was a founding Member of Richmond Crime Stoppers, and was a lifetime member of both Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the NAACP.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Margaret Cephas-Gross; two daughters; Debra Dabney and Terry Butler (John); two stepsons, Charles and Christopher Young; grandchildren, Carmen (Lawrence), Aaron, Charles, Christopher, Jasmine and LeJana; great grandchildren, Evan, Bryson, Paisley, and Blaine; brothers, John Campbell (Kim)and Jeff Campbell (Regina); brothers-in-law, Joseph Cephas (Lucille), Michael Cephas (Linda) and Morris Cephas (Chiroya); sisters-in-law, Carolyn Cephas and Marilynn Belton; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Friday, July 5, 2024, from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. followed by a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, July 6 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Richmond Jazz Society, www.vajazz.org and select Network for Good. Livestreaming and online guest book at scottsfuneralhome.com.