Charles "Howell" Cross Jr
Howell, age 70, of
Bristol, VA passed away July 8, 2023, at the Hospice House in Bristol TN. He was quite the character and jokester. He brought so much life to every room he was in, and the world is a little dimmer now that he's gone. Howell leaves behind his wife, Judy Cross; daughters, HD and husband, Mark Welker of
Durham, NC and Tamara and husband, Louis Sakacsi; grandchildren, Zayne and Zeke of Greer, SC; son, Brian Cross and partner, Riley of Richmond, VA.
Howell spent many years as a furniture restoration artist. Through the years he restored pieces for the State of VA, the Virginia Governor's Mansion, the Federal Government, and many individuals. His final accomplishment was restoring the interior of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Bristol VA
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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