Sargent Carnell "Buddy" Cross Sr.

December 11, 1946 - June 11, 2017

Sargent Carnell "Buddy" Cross, Sr., 70, of Bristol, VA passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Bristol, VA on December 11, 1946, a son of the late James and Bertha Watson Cross. He was a veteran of the United States Marines and had worked at Valleydale and Bristol Compressors. His hobbies included reading. Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Linda Cross; two sons, Joseph C. Cross and Sargent Carnell Cross, Jr.; one grandson, Isaac Cross; his loving dog, Tasha; one brother, Gary Cross; four sisters, Susan Pruett, Becky Heath, Dorothy Cotter, and Frances Dowell. The family would like to express a special thank you to Becky Heath, Susan Pruett, Danny Canter, John Pruett, and Gary Cross for all the love and care shown to Buddy during his illness and also to the staff at Johnson City VA for all that they did for Buddy throughout the years. At his request, Buddy will be cremated. Friends may call at the residence of Linda Cross, 318 Spurgeon Lane, Bristol, VA from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017.