Obsequies for Daniel H. Cross, Sr., 1926-2010, Saturday, October 23, 2010, 11:30 a.m., Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1223 Laney Walker Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr., pastor, officiating

Johnny Ball, III Johnny Ball, Jr. Thaddeus Bennett
Clyde Cross David L. Cross David N. Cross
Harry Cross Ruben Cross Thom as L. Cross Benny Isabelle Bonny Walker
Donnell Conley Claude Howard Raford Kelly, Jr. Raford Kelly, Sr.
James Mason Richard Mason
Joe Smith Thom as Sutton Jordan Wright CSRA Security Retired M ilitary Police Association, Inc. Eta Theta Zeta Chapter o f Zeta Phi Beta, Inc.
Ushers Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Now when the number of my years Is all fulfilled, and I From sedentary life
Shall rouse me up to die, Bury me low and let me lie Under the wide and starry sky. Joying to live, I joyed to die, Bury me low and let me lie.
Clear was my soul, my deeds were free, Honour was called my name, I fell not back from fear Nor followed after fame. Bury me low and let me lie Under the wide and starry sky. Joying to live, I joyed to die, Bury me low and let me lie.
Bury me low in valleys green And where the milder breeze Blows fresh along the stream,
Sings roundly in the trees Bury me low and let me lie Under the wide and starry sky. Joying to live, I joyed to die, Bury me low and let me lie.
By: Robert Louis Stevenson
The family expresses sincere thanks to each of you for your support during our time of sadness and bereavement. Your prayers, phone calls, visits, food and many other expressions of kindness extended to us during the illness and passing of our loved one have lifted our spirits, lightened our burdens and strengthened our faith in God.
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Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401
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Saturday, O cto b er 23, 2010 11:30 A .M .
Thbernacle Baptist Church 1223 L a n e y W alker B oulevard
Augusta, G eorgia Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr., Pastor
- Officiating -

SSGT Daniel H. Cross, Sr. was born on July 27, 1926 in Gurley, Alabama, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cross.
At an early age, he joined Liberty Baptist Church in Gurley, Alabama. After establishing residency in Augusta, he joined Tabernacle Baptist Church, where he served until his death.
His education began in the public schools o f Gurley, Alabama. After high school, he joined the United States A rm y where he furthered his education and training. He served in the U. S. A rm y as a military policeman for twenty-one years, retiring in 1966. In later years, he attended the Augusta Law School and graduated in 1979.
Mr. Cross believed whole-heartedly in equal rights for all and thoroughly enjoyed working for human rights. His quest and hunger for equal rights placed him in the position as President o f the Augusta Branch o f the NAACP. During the 1970 Riots o f Augusta, he worked untiringly to get civil rights participants, who were held without just cause, relieved from jail. He also represented many other young civilians who were unjustly accused o f small crimes. His term as president ran from 1969-1973.

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His political service to the community led him to run for Sheriff o f Richmond County. Even though his bid for Sheriff was unsuccessful, he remained a devoted worker for equal rights.
In 1981, Daniel organized and formed CSRA Security and Consultant Services. He served as CEO until his illness prevented his services. His awards include: National Defense Service Medal, A rm y o f Occupation Medal (Germany), World War II Victory Medal 55 (.45 Pistol), GCM Clasp w/4 BZ LPS, GCMC (5th Award), Korea Service Medal w/5 BZ SVC Stars GO 55 DA 51, Cl Badge, Purple Heart and United States Medal.
Survivors are: his wife, Aretha D. Cross; two children, Mary Jane (Bishop Milton) Madison and LtCol Daniel (Teresa) Cross, Jr.; one brother, Namon (Estella) Cross; four grandchildren, Lerone Smith, Daniel Cross, III, Jessica Cross and Jeleah Cross; sisters-in-law, Arletha Bennett, Shirlene Ball, Mae I. Birt, Allene Walker, Betty Roundtree and Joyce Bennett; brothers-in-law, Johnnie Ball, Jr., Eugene Walker, Leroy Bennett and Bonny Walker; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends for many decades, Raford and Catherine Kelly, Richard and Rose Mason, Dr. Yvonne Shaw, Harold and Ethel Jones, Donnell and Thnya Conley, Judith Ruffin and Pearl Chandler.

Processional

Selection.............. Tkbernacle Ministry of Music "Rock o f Ages"

Scriptures Old Testament - Reverend Sheffie Rouse Psalm 121 New Testament - Reverend D. Jenkins John 14:1-6

Invocation......................... Reverend D. Jenkins

Selection.............. Ihbernacle Ministry of Music "Through It A ll"

Reflections Family Friend................ Mrs. Judith Ruffin N ep h ew ...................... Mr. Thomas L. Cross N ep h ew .......................Mr. Johnny Ball, III Friend..................... Attorney Harold Jones

Acknowledgements................. Ms. Betty Bryant

Selection.............. Tabernacle Ministry of Music

Eulogy.....Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr.

Recessional........... Battle Hymn of the Republic

Repast

.................. Tabernacle Baptist Church Family Life Center

Interment Monday, October 25, 2010 - 1:00 PM.
Fort Jackson National Cemetery 4170 Percival Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29229