James “Jimmy” Gross, age 53, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 1, 2016 at 10:07 PM at his residence. He was born on November 18, 1962 in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenny Gross of Greenville and the late Myrna (Gregg) Gross.
In addition to his father he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Teresa (Hoff) Gross of Greenville, Ohio, whom he married on September 16, 1983; sons and daughter in law, Jamey & Diana Gross, Michael Gross and Joe Campbell all of Greenville; step mother, Tammy Gross of Greenville; sister and brother in law, Tammy & David Gregory of Greenville; sisters in law and brother in law, Glenna Broomhall, Tammy Hoff and David Hoff all of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jimmy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Greenville, National Rifle Association and Impala SS Club of America. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He worked at the Darke County Sheriff’s office for 15 years, Versailles Police Department, security at Upper Valley Medical center and most recently at GTI.
There will be a service held on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Mr. Phillip Garbig officiating. Burial will follow in the Stelvideo Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Monday, January 4, 2016 from 4-8 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers it is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Travis Gregory Missionary Fund. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com