Billy Joe Cross' Obituary
William Joseph (Billy Joe) Cross, age 42, left this world on January 27, 2025.
He was born to Major and Anita Cross on May 15, 1982. You could almost say he was born with a fishing pole in his hand. Fishing was his favorite pastime. He was fishing with his dad by the age of 3.
Billy Joe loved anything outdoors. That included mushroom hunting and rock hunting. He did his share of deer hunting with his dad and when he started coyote hunting, they had to take the diaper bag along.
He helped take care of things at his Grandpa Joe's and Grandma Roberta's. In recent years, he drove the tractor for his grandpa.
Billy Joe and his sister, Tanya were best friends, get them together and there would be lots of laughter.
He became an uncle, and was dearly loved by his nieces, Trinity and Sierra. Billy Joe then became a father to Zack. This was another big life change. Zack was loved dearly by Billy Joe. He was so proud of all of Zack's accomplishments in sports, and now attending college.
If someone needed help, Billy Joe would be there and would do what he could to help them out.
Billy Joe was taken from us too soon and will be greatly missed by many family members and friends.
He is survived by his son, Zackary Cross, parents, Major and Anita Cross, sister, Tanya Odom, nieces, Trinity Demry (Nathan McClain) and Sierra O'Brien, great nieces, Ava McClain and Oaklyn O'Brien and grandfather, Joe Cross.
Billy Joe was preceded in death by his grandmother, Roberta Cross, and grandparents, Corliss and Margaret Fry.
A visitation will take place Friday, January 31, 2025 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon, starting at 10:00AM, with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00PM. Cremation will follow the service, and a private family burial will be held at Shriver Cemetery, at a later date. Memorials in honor of Billy Joe can be written to Zackary Cross to help with college expenses and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, 303 East Jefferson St. Corydon, IA 50060 ATTN: Cross Family. Condolences may be shared online at www.thomasfh.com or www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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