Charles Gross Obituary
Charles (Chuck) Dean Gross, 65, of Florence SC died unexpectedly on October 5, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1960 in Rochester NY, he was the son of the late Farley Gross and the late Carol Loret (Gross).
Charles enjoyed doing in his spare time fishing, camping, listening to AC/ DC and being on a boat. He was a big fan of Nascar and football (Carolina Panthers). He loved spending time with his best friend Bandit (dog).
He was preceded in death by his parents Farley Gross and Carol Loret Gross and the love of his life, Rhonda Shaipes.
Those left to cherish his fond memories are his daughter, Chassity Hollingshead (Jeff); four grandchildren, Jaydin, Khiya, Kira, Araya; sibling, Bobby Joe, Patti (Brett) Machamer, Kathy Michael, Elizabeth (Betsy) Stevens, Brian Loret, Steven (Debbie) Loret, Nathan Ray Gross and Farley Gross (Kandi).
There will be no funeral services at this time.
If you would like to send donations in Charles honor, please send donations "In Memory of Charles Dean Gross" to McLeod Health Foundation, (CVICU UNIT), P.O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502.
Please keep the family of Charles Dean Gross in your thoughts and prayers.
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307 S. Johns Street, Florence, SC 29506
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