Obituary of James Mearl Gross
James Mearl “Jimmy” Gross, age 74, of Wedowee, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton.
Survivors include: one son, James Trent Gross of Tennessee; a sister, Mary Ann Lowery (Sonny) of Boaz, AL; a niece, Audra Ford (Tripp) of Guntersville, AL; a nephew, Andy Lowery (Amber) of Altuna, AL; and great-nieces and nephews.
A Roanoke native, Mr. Gross was born on December 24, 1949, the son of James Mearl and Bovine Jackson Gross. He attended Rocky Branch Baptist Church and was retired from the City of Wedowee Street Department. Mr. Gross loved his dog Mace, horses, and old cars. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held on November 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Rock Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Rock Springs Cemetery Fund at 1725 Hghway 431 Apt #103 Roanoke, AL 36278.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.benefieldfhwedowee.com.