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"Randy" Cross
Randolph "Randy" Cross, 67, passed away June 26, 2016 after a long illness surrounded by his devoted son and family.
He was born April 24, 1949 to the late Percy and Carrie (Meriweather) Cross. He accepted Christ at an early age. He graduated from Garfield High School and attended The University of Akron. Randy played football, ran track, was a sharp dresser and loved to dance. He retired from Chrysler in 2000. He was known as Dad, Granddad, and Uncle, and was a true friend to many.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Meriweather. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted son, Randall Cross, son, Michael Cross; the love of his life, grandson Elijah Cross; stepsons, Derrick and Dwayne Martin; brothers, Larry (Ethel) Green, Perry (Karen) Cross, and Tony (Batshemer) Skipper; special cousin, Lavonne Meriweather; special friend/brother, Junior Stone; special friends, Gwen Meriweather, and Debra Douglas; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Service will be held Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 12 Noon at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307, Dr. Barbara Lucas eulogizing. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 934 Aberdeen St., Akron, OH 44310.
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Lamonica Meriweather
June 24, 2024
I sure miss you cousin
Gwendolyn Jackson-Meriweather
June 24, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Gwendolyn Jackson-Meriweather
February 8, 2024
Gone but not forgotten. Miss you cuz. R.I.P. until we meet again.
Millie Wilson
February 5, 2024
Mr.Cross gone but Never forgotten. I will always remember and appreciate you for being there for me and my daughter in my early years . Boss Cross
Lamonica Graves
June 24, 2019
You are truly missed cuz you always kept me laughing and was full of life love and miss you dearly
July 29, 2016
"RIP"GONE TO SOON
Charles Small
July 6, 2016
To the family:
So sorry to hear of Randy's passing. As everyone on the "old southside" he was a member of our extended family. There never was a brotherhood like there was in south Akron.
God bless the family.
Maryalice Randle
July 1, 2016
I will miss you Cuz!
I remember visiting with you at the hospital. I did most of the talking but we shared some South Side memories of good times and good friends.
Prayers to the family.
Lamonica Meriweather
July 1, 2016
Bogamil you gone be missed tell my daddy and granma and grandpa hello love you cuz
Dorothy M. Prude
July 1, 2016
Randy and I grew up living next door to each other and when to the same schools we graduated from Garfield. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing and I send his Family my prays and condolences.
James Boyer
July 1, 2016
Growing up on the Southside of Akron was the highlight of my life. We had some very colorful people that started life on Marcy St. Tony being one of my best friends and my being the only boy in my family shared his big brother Randy with me. I remember watching him run track at Garfield High School, and his keeping us in line so we did not get into any trouble. He was always in style and one of the memories that will always be with me is he never missed an opportunity back then to go roller skating.
I pray that God wraps his arms around all of you and you to will reflect on all the good times you shared with a father, friend, and uncle. Remember, his spirits lives on with each one of you.
Gwendolyn Jackson-Meriweather
July 1, 2016
Going to miss you cuz, R.I.P., we partied till we could party no more, didn't make no sense, you me and Sarah. I will see you, Lamont and Jeannette again.You were my best cuz and friend, you kept me laughing till my stomach hurt(LOL), you were a dancing machine, you and Lamont, when I think of you I think of him, you could skate like mad too! But most of all you could talk trash, boy could you, I'm going to miss all of those things, but will always remember the good times.
Gwendolyn Jackson
July 1, 2016
Going to miss you cuz, R.I.P., we partied till we could party no more, didn't make no sense, you me and Sarah. I will see you, Lamont and Jeannette again.You were my best cuz and friend, you kept me laughing till my stomach hurt(LOL), you were a dancing machine, you and Lamont, when I think of you I think of him, you could skate like mad too! But most of all you could talk trash, boy could you, I'm going to miss all of those things, but will always remember the good times.
Gwendolyn Jackson
July 1, 2016
R.I.P. Gone but not forgotten, you truly will be missed. Condolences to family.
Michalene Skipper
July 1, 2016
My sincere condolences. In the loss of your love one.. Randy was my dance partner from the old VFW. He will be sadly miss. My prayers are with you.
Vanessa
June 30, 2016
Rest. In. Peace. Was. Always. A. JOY. To. See. U. ...... ALways. Vanessa
Belinda Clark
June 30, 2016
My cousin, Randy "The Man"I am gonna miss you and all the memories we shared growing up. You are the one who taught me to ride my bike and skate and mostly to party like it 1999 Oh Yes we had some great time. Till we meet again Love you
David Humble
June 30, 2016
Randy, you will be missed. I enjoyed working with you at Chrysler. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Susan White
June 30, 2016
To The Family We Are Sorry For Your Loss You Have Are Condolences & Deepest Sympathy
Janice Zanders Sommerville
June 30, 2016
Randy will be missed. Coming up and as adults Lamont and randy was like brothers to me. My mom & dad did not think no one was good enough to take me any where from school functions to skating but those two. We have won many dance contests. He and I didn't think no one could keep up with the dance machine.like we kept up on that dance floor. My friend, my cousin for life. So, so many stories we could go back and laugh about. Randy we never had words towards or against each other. You was my protector. May we see each other again thru the pearly gates. Lamont have his arms out waiting on you as you enter the land of peace, love. R.I.H. Cuzz. You know I loved you as my brother. Thank you for being a part of my family. You will never be forgotten, ever in my heart. Heart Broken.
Leshauna Lanier
June 30, 2016
Rest in Peace Randy I will forever cherish the time we shared together.
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
June 30, 2016
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