Mr. Virgil Cross

December 31, 1953 - November 5, 2021

Portal, Ga Mr. Virgil L. Cross, Sr., passed into rest, Friday November 5, 2021, at his residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice, his loving wife Sandra and family. The Bulloch County native was the son of the late Albert and Freddie Mae Gay Cross. He received his formal education in the Bulloch County Schools System and was a graduate of the Statesboro High School class of 1972. Sergeant Virgil L. “Bud” Cross, Sr., served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and retired after twenty years of service. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Albert Cross, Jr. and Jimmy “Tee” Cross and a stepdaughter, Tequilla King. He is survived by, his wife, Sandra Hagins Cross, Portal, Ga; three sons, Christopher Cross and Virgil (Jackie) Cross both of Marietta, Ga and Javaris Dukes Cross, Statesboro, Ga; two daughters, Melissa Cross, Statesboro, Ga and Lynn (Rashad) Lipsey, Portal, Ga; three brothers, Carl Thomas, Rollie (Joyce) Cross and Troy (Brenda) Cross all of Statesboro, Ga; three sisters, Edna Ruth Stephens, Columbus, SC, Lavon (Johnny) Curry, Statesboro, Ga and Verdell (Paul) Clark, Baltimore, MD; two aunts, Mae Ford, Jacksonville, FL and Elizabeth Gay, Statesboro, Ga; two uncles, Rollie Cross, Sr., Swainsboro, Ga and John Willie (Roxie) Cross, Vero Beach, Fl; 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A walk-through viewing for Mr. Cross will be held, Friday November 12, 2021, at Hill’s Mortuary, from the hours of 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The funeral services for Mr. Virgil L. Cross will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the chapel of Hill’s Mortuary, Inc., with the Elder Emory Hagins, officiating. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we ask that you adhere to all CDC Guidelines. Masks are required. Final rites have been entrusted to Hill’s Mortuary, Inc.