Jerry Wayne Gross

Jerry Wayne Gross obituary, Crab Orchard, KY

Jerry Wayne Gross

Jerry Gross Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 11, 2025.
Jerry Wayne Gross 1951- Jerry Wayne Gross, 74, of Crab Orchard, Ky passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Jerry was born in Harlan, Kentucky on January 4, 1951, to the late Kenneth and Mossie (Nolan) Gross. Jerry was a retired coal miner for Shamrock Mining Company, and was also a Heavy Equipment Operator for Clay Corman Environmentalist. Jerry loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and digging Ginseng. He also loved dirt track racing, and truly enjoyed family gatherings.

Survivors Include:

Two Children,

Jerry Danny Wayne Gross

Amy Michelle Gross Jackson

Special Son,

Shane Mullins

Three Grandchildren,

Javen Griffey, Jasmine Gross, and Brayden Gross

Two Sisters,

Beth Gross and Margaret (Dave) Drew

Two Brothers,

Clyde Gross and Denver Gross

Preceded In Death By:

Parents,

Kenneth and Mossie Nolan Gross

Two Brothers,

Ronnie Gross and Junior Gross

Two Sisters,

Emma Scarbrough and Bea McQueen

Funeral Services will be held 12 Noon on Thursday, March 13, 2025

Place of Services: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel, 147 Main Street, Crab Orchard, KY 40419

Officiating Minister: Bro. Travis Gross

Place of Burial: Danville Memorial Gardens

Public Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Pallbearers Include: Shane Mullins, David Drew, Chuck Moore, Jim McQueen, Javen Griffey, and John Denis

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