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Clay Brian Cross
1975 - 2017
Clay Brian Cross
1975 - 2017
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Clay Cross Obituary
Clay was a loving father, son, and brother. He loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing and was an avid reader. He graduated from Norman High School and went on to the University of Oklahoma where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Following 9/11, Clay joined the police force in Colorado, where he was an officer, detective, and instructor. He later served as an instructor for the national police force in Afghanistan. He most recently completed the Oklahoma alternative teacher certification program.
Clay was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Abigail Cross of Norman; parents, Jack and Pat Cross of Norman; brother, Greg Cross and wife, Leigh; nieces Hazel and Maxine; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Alameda Church of Christ in Norman with minister Rusty Tugman officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to Primrose Funeral Service, Norman, OK. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the scholarship fund for Abby Cross at OU Federal Credit Union. Sign the online guestbook at www.primrosefuneralservice.com
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March 29, 2019
I miss you.
April 10, 2018
Colorado 2009
Jennifer Crowley Jackson
March 27, 2018
We were friends for a short time while in Colorado, but he will be missed. Im so sorry for your loss. All my love.
Janis Johnson Hallmark
October 3, 2017
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Emily Miracle
October 2, 2017
My dear friends, I am so sorry to hear this news. Your family has always been one of the most treasured friendships we have ever had, and I remember fun memories with Clay when we were children. Such a beautiful soul, and a light to all in the room. God has His arms around him, and I pray that you find joy in knowing that you will see him again when The Lord calls us home. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you always.
Beverly & Orville Todd
September 28, 2017
Dearest Pat & Jack and family - Abby - and Greg and family - we will miss Clay at church and we will keep all of you in our prayers. He is at peace. We love you, Bev & Orville
Steven Crowe
September 26, 2017
My families thoughts and prayers are with you all. I got to know Clay in 2002 in the Police academy and I had the honor to work with him on Patrol. We both promoted to Detective and I was lucky to work with him at District 3. His smile will be missed.
Detective Nancy Starr
September 26, 2017
I really enjoyed working with Clay. We were both assigned to the District 3 Detective unit at the Aurora Police Department. My favorite memory is when Clay came into my cubicle area to visit like he often did, on this occasion Clay leaned against my desk near a candle I had burning. A few minutes later Clay started yelling that he was burning! The candle was melting his favorite fleece vest causing a large hole in the back!:) We laughed about it for months as Clay mourned the loss of the vest he had worn daily.
Abby-Your were Clay's pride and joy:)
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your great loss.
Leland Silver
September 26, 2017
Clay left an impression on all those he met at the Aurora Police Department. Clay and I were in the same Academy class and I am shocked to hear the news. May he rest in peace and know that his memory will live on. Clay had a unique dry sense of humor and outlook on life which will sorely be missed.
Michael & Lori Lum
September 23, 2017
Jack, Pat and family: Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We loved Clay and you and will continue to lift you up in prayer.
Bettie Baker
September 23, 2017
Jack,Pat,Greg,Abby,my heart breaks for you as you grieve for Clay. May the knowledge that even as Clay's Spirit returned to God his name was written on the Palm of his heavenly Father's hand.My thoughts and prayers will continue as you go through these dark days. Thanks for sharing the pictures of some of the happy days in Clay's life,when he was such a cute little boy and then such a handsome young man.
September 22, 2017
We send our love and prayers to you.
David & Sandy Goin
Barbara Williams
September 22, 2017
Our love and prayers are with you.
Tommy and Barbara Williams
Jim Brickman
September 22, 2017
May God bless the Cross Family with His great love, peace and comfort at the loss of Clay. May He bring to your minds the great and wonderful times with Clay. May you recall all the lovable and admirable attributes Clay displayed during his life.
Bob and Judi Hartsock
September 22, 2017
We are so sorry for your great loss. We have prayed and will continue to pray for your family.
Your photo gallery is a delight to look through!
These pictures reflect the beautiful years of a family that lived life together, loving and honoring each other.
Being your neighbor all these years, we see your values lived out daily. Putting your faith and family above all else,
May God bless you and keep you in peace.
Much love, Bob and Judi
Sue Hall
September 22, 2017
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family for your precious loss. Prayers to all for strength and comfort to endure these hard times.
September 22, 2017
Morris and Deloris Jackson
September 21, 2017
We will miss seeing you on Sunday. Thoughts and prayers to you, Jack and Pat.
September 21, 2017
Morris and Deloris Jackson
September 21, 2017
We will miss seeing you on Sunday. Thoughts and prayers to you, Jack and Pat.
Mike & Peggy Stogsdill
September 21, 2017
Clay was a precious soul. We will miss that huge smile and his sincere hugs. We pray for comfort for family and friends. We will cherish his memories. With lots of Love!
September 21, 2017
September 21, 2017
Jan Jansing
September 21, 2017
Please accept my sympathy and know that many thoughts and prayers are truly with you at this most difficult time.
Jan Jansing
Abs
September 21, 2017
I will always love and miss you Dad!
Dianne Googins
September 21, 2017
Clay was and always will be very special to me, I was so distraught hearing this news. My heart goes out to Clay's family and especially to his daughter Abby. He will always be a part of you, cherish the memories you have and know he is watching over you with loads of pride. XO
Javen Harper
September 21, 2017
Clay and I met in the Police Academy and soon became very good friends and partners fighting crime. I have a lot of fond memories, especially those that came from our line of work on the graveyard shift!! I along with many others will miss you Clay, and our thoughts and prayers will be with the family.
September 21, 2017
Lots of love and prayers for your family. We Love you!!!!
Frank & Peggy White
Jerry Bowen
September 21, 2017
So sorry to hear about this. Clay was my fraternity little brother and I loved him like he was my blood brother. I'm praying for Clays family and especially Abby. I'm gonna miss him.
Tonya and Michael Raymond
September 21, 2017
Love and thought for your family. May the days to ahead be blessed with memories.
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