John Douglas Cross
June 25, 1943 ~ July 1, 2011
Services:
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM in All Faith Episcopal Church Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Charles Amuzie officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery,
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM.
John Douglas Cross, Jr. of Mechanicsville, MD, died July 1, 2011 at his residence. Born June 25, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late John Douglas Cross, Sr. D.D.S. and Kathleen Carol Herfurth Cross. Mr. Cross was the loving husband of Patricia J. Cross. John is survived by his children; Julia D. Pitman of Baltimore, MD, Jennifer K. Jahn of St. Mary’s City, MD, step-children Tammy Kieber of Leonardtown, MD, Janice Otte and Jerry Denton, Jr. both of Mechanicsville, MD, 10 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren as well as siblings Robert E. Cross of Avenue, MD and Kathleen Abbigail Randa of Florida. Mr. Cross was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident. John received a Bachelor of Science Education Degree from the University of Maryland as well as a Masters of Art Education Degree from George Washington University and was employed by the St. Mary’s County Board of Education as a Teacher for 45 years, retiring in 2005. Mr. Cross taught at Esperanza Middle School, Margaret Brent Middle School where he was also the Vice Principal and Chopticon High School. He was also employed at Burchmart. John was the former President of EASMC. John loved his family, spending time with grandchildren, camping, fishing, traveling, reading and ceramics. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM in All Faith Episcopal Church Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Charles Amuzie officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carl Copsey, Jr., Dave Otte, Wayne Delozier, Doug Mills, Tim Cameron and Michael Gardiner. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell VanHook, Ronnie Windsor, Joseph Lee Somerville, Jr. and Kevin D. Somerville. Contributions in Memory of John Douglas Cross may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mr. Cross. He was such a sweet person. He always had that smile. I remember you back in Margaret Brent when you saved me a few times:). May you rest in peace..”
“Patty we are really sorry about John. We all loved him very much!!!!”
“My condolences to the family. Mr. Cross was the best teacher and friend. He was always there just to listen to the “Teen age drama”. You will be missed Mr. Cross.”
“Such a great man and teacher. He also was my math teacher and was always nice to all the children. He will be greatly missed!!!”
“Janice, Jerry and Family, I am very saddened to hear about Mr. Cross. He was a well respected man of the community, and will be missed by many. Please take comfort in knowing he sits with God. If you guys need anything don’t hesitate to let me know. God bless you all.”
“Words cannot express my feeling’s. Mr. Cross you taught myself and my children in high school… My condolences go out to your family and loved one’s… Til we meet again.”
“My heart felt Condolences go out to CHS and to Mr. Cross’s family. He was a wonderful caring man, one who always made time for his students and was loved by so many! He certainly left a lasting impression on his Students while at CHS! He will certainly be missed! “
“My condolences go out to Mr.Cross family who I have known all my life and had him as a Math teacher he was a good person always spoke when he saw you, now he is in heaven with God, no more pain or suffering. God Bless you Mr. Cross.”
“We are sorry to hear of Johns passing, He was a well liked man when I worked with him at Chopticon. Johns Family and friends will be in our thoughts and Prayers.”
“My condolences go out to the family for the loss of a good man. Not only did I have the pleasure of having John as a Math Teacher in school I had the opportunity to work with him at one of my first places of employment as a teenager. John was always willing to help anyone in need. John has been called home and it is with a heavy heart I say good bye my friend you will be missed. “
“To the entire family, I am sorry for your loss I had the pleasure of having Mr. Cross as a teacher at Chopticon. He will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Pat,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“My condolences go out to the family of John Cross. I worked with John for many years at Chopticon. He was a very kind man who took the time to get to know his students. He had a great sense of humor. I will always remember his smile and the sound of his laughter. Heaven just called home an angel. You will be missed…….”
“Our condolences to the Cross family. I greatly enjoyed working with John and enjoyed his friendship, wisdom and counsel while at Margaret Brent. “
“Mr.Cross was a great teacher, my condolences go out to his family. He will be missed.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the Cross Family. He was a very caring and kind man. He always took time to get to know the students. God Bless you Mr. Cross.”
“My prayers go out to Aunt Janice and the rest of the family. He was a great math teacher, who I had the privilege having at CHS and as the father to my Aunt. R.I.P Mr. Cross, you will be missed greatly.”
“Mr. Cross was such a great man. Kind hearted, and always had a smile for everyone. He was loved by everyone who knew him…RIP Mr. Cross:)”
“Mr. Cross you will be missed so much, my condolences to Kay Cross his daughter I got to know you a lil in school. I will miss your dad he helped me alot in school and was a wonderful man. He definetly made his mark on earth helping kids. “
“Mr.Cross was one of my favorite teachers in High School, and one of my found memories I will hold in my heart forever.”
“Pop John we are going to miss you so much!! He was a great husband, father and grandfather that always put everyone else in his life first. Love Carl and Julie”
“Sorry to hear about Mr. Cross, he was a great man, he was my math teacher. “
“I am truely crushed by this. I have told many stories of my school days and so many involved this man! I was fortunate not to only know him as a Vice Principle and a teacher, but a friend! I have spoke of him alot latley but never took the time to stop by and see him! I am ashamed to say that! HE TAUGHT ME MANY THINGS ABOUT LIFE AND I WILL NEVER FORGET THEM. MY HEART IS HEAVY! MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY! I LOVED THE MAN AND I WILL MISS HIM GREATLY!”
“My condolences go out to the family for their loss. Mr. Cross always did what was best for the learner. He never gave up on me…I eventually got algebra–due to his patience and belief in me. I think about his way of teaching often when I’m working with struggling math students. Thanks for all you did for CHS math students.”
“Mr. Cross was a great teacher and friend. He always went the extra mile to help anyone who needed it. I was truely blessed to have such a great teacher. He will be missed.”
“Pat, I am sorry to hear of John’s passing. May God bless him and you and your family!”
“Praying for the Cross family and remembering a truly wonderful teacher.”
“We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. Cross’ family. He taught both of my children math at Esperanza, and they learned so much from him! I wish all teachers cared about the students the way Mr. Cross did. “
“I will always remember those great team meetings that Jo Bean, John Pennell, you, and I had. They were classics. You will be missed.”
“Pat, we know your sorrow and feel your pain John will be missed in a way that words can not explain. Be strong my friend and know that God does not put on us more than we can bare.”
“I will keep John and the entire Cross Family in my prayers during this time of grief and sorrow.”
“I would like to express my condolences to Julia and her family on the loss of her father.”
“Thinking of you during this difficult time.”
“To the Cross Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“I just wanted to say that we are all praying for your family during this difficult time! May all the fond memories of your Dad bring you PEACE!”
“Pat and family, my deepest condolences on your loss of John. He truly was a gentleman and a very nice person. I know you will miss him a lot. God bless him and you all.”
“Our sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time of sorrow.”
“Momma Pat, Jerry and the rest of the Cross family, My heart is very sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Cross. I tell so many stories of him helping me and Jerry with math. He was always around to listen and help anyway he could. Pat and John both still make me feel like part of the family whenever I would see them. My prayers and thoughts are with you all as you grieve for a man who is loved and missed by everyone!! “
“My condolences go out to the family of Mr. John Cross, Jr. “
“I was blessed to have Mr. Cross as an administrator in middle school and then as a math teacher in high school. He was an incredible person, leaving so many of us with a positive impression. Seems just like yesterday he would walk through that door with his mint green jacket; preparing to handle our adolescent excuses with firmness and compassion; he always maintained the perfect formula. I wish his family strength and many prayers during this time of sadness. May this wonderful man rest in peace.”
“With our deepest sympathy to the family of John Cross, Jr. The Financial Aid Office at Baltimore City Community College”
“Robert,Donna And Family, our throughts and prayers are with you and the family. “
“Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and hope in the words at Acts 24:15. The resurrection is a standing up again, a coming to life.”
“I was a student of John Cross in middle school and a colleague at MBMS for a few years. I enjoyed his smile and good nature. I will miss him. “
“Pat and family, we just learned of John’s passing and want you to know how sorry we are. John was a very kind and caring person. He will be missed by all who knew him. Will keep you and your family in our prayers at this trying time. Just know that he is smiling down on you all.”
“Pat and Family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Julia, my prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to bless you in such a difficult time.”
“Julie Dee. Needless to say, you know my thoughts and love are with you.”
“Our sincerest sympathy to John’s family and friends. We have good memories of him and want the family to know that we are remembering you in our prayers. “
“My condolence to the family. He taught me math at Esperanza, also my son and he was one of the teachers that I felt really cared! His loss will truly be felt throughout the education community and beyond. RIP Mr. Cross. Well done, good and faithgul servant, well done!”
“Julia (Dee)… I’m so sorry to hear about your father. I have been out of town and just found out. Hugs to you and your family. May God guide you through your sorrow. :(“
“My condolences go out to the family. Mr. Cross was a great man. He was also my Math Teacher at Chopitcon High, Class of 1988. “
“My condolences go out the the Cross family. I do remember him at Chopticon High School. He will be greatly missed. RIP Mr. Cross.”