Arl B. Cross

July 18, 1925 – March 18, 2019

From the 95th BG Memorials Foundation Facebook page:

With heavy hearts, the Memorials Foundation and the Heritage Association announce that Arl Cross of Fort Smith, AR, left formation at age 93 on 18 March 2019.  Arl was a 336th waist gunner.  Folded wings.

Arl was born on 18 July 1925 to Roy Cross and Allie Maude Mathis Cross in the Palestine Community near Greenwood, AR.  Arl, reads his obituary, “was a Sargent in the Army Air Corps during World War II.  He was a member of the 95th Bomb Group Association.  He was a pilot and loved to fly, read his bible and spend time with his family.

“Arl was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Clohie Cross and John Cross; one sister, Bonnie Cross; and one grandson, Jasper Burns.  He is survived by his wife Doris; one son, Greg Cross and wife Susie of Barling; one daughter, Debby Hobbs of Fort Smith; one sister, Royce Coleman of Fort Smith; five grandchildren, Pete Hobbs, Katy Kehler, Ben Hobbs, Michelle Childers and husband Shedon, and Kevin Burns; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

“Funeral Service will be Monday, March 25, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home.