Charles Dayton Cross

CROSS, CHARLES DAYTON – age 76, of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on June 20, 2017 at Park West Hospital. Charles was born Nov. 26, 1940 in Knoxville, Tennessee and was a veteran of the Vietnam War, who was awarded 7 medals and ribbons, including the Bronze Star. He was a member of the VFW Post 1733, American Legion Post 278 of Knoxville and a deacon at Bethel Baptist Church. Charles worked as a police officer for Knox County Police Department and retired as a Lt. Fireman for Martin Marietta Y-12. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 43 years Ina Lee, father, Ancel D. Cross mother, Ollie L. Cross brother, Bob Cross and sister, Judy Benziger. Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law Lisa Mae & James Smith, Granddaughter Lindsey M. Loy, and a host of nieces and nephews. Special friends include Randy & Velvet Rauton, Lonnie & Leda Gregg, and Brenda Worley of Blount County. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 AM Saturday at Bethel Cemetery in Townsend for the interment, Reverend Arthur Pedigo officiating. Pallbearers: James T. Smith, Randy Rauton, Heath Boggs, Chris Benziger, Bill Benziger, Shawn Cross and honorary pallbearer, Dusty Foust. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home, 2829 Rennoc Road in Fountain City 865-688-2331. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 on Saturday in Bethel Cemetery, 108 Bethel Church Road, Townsend, TN 37882 for the committal and military honors. Online condolences may be shared at www.mynattfh.com who has been entrusted with Charles’ service arrangements.