David Theodore Cross

David Theodore Cross, 83, of Aurora passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at his home.
He was born to William and Vesta Frazier Cross on Feb. 26, 1939 in Marionville. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and was also a retired electrician.
Survivors include his wife, Nina; son Michael Cross of Springfield; three daughters, Monica Grose of Frisco, Texas, Kathy Carper of Grove, Okla. and Penny Friend of Springfield; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Cross; and three sisters, Dorothy Weldy, Susanne Cavener and Jean Cross.
Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield with full military honors under the care of Peterson Funeral Chapel.Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Aurora Baptist Temple Missions Fund in care of the funeral home.