Sunday, March 10, 2024

James Cross 1971-2024

James Brian Cross of Denver. Missouri, passed away suddenly on March 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

James was born on March 26,1971 in Maryville, Missouri to his loving parents, Dwayne Ernest and Cathy Marie (Sharp) Cross. He started school in Grundy Center, Iowa through 3rd grade, 4th grade at Maryville, 5th through 7th at South Page Community School, 8th through 10th at Monroe Community School and 11th through 12th at Norwalk High School where he graduated in 1989. James was a natural athlete and excelled in everything he competed in. He made so many life-long friends at each school he attended. 

James married Courtney Imming on March 22, 1997 and they made their home in Rockwell City for 9 years, where they welcomed their 2 beautiful sons, Dakota in 1998 and Sawyer in 2002.They moved to Denver, Missouri in 2006 on 40 acres shared with his parents. He worked at Johnson Controls in Albany, Missouri for the past 6 years.

James and his Dad loved to trap and fish together. He loved debating with Sawyer on who was greatest basketball player of all time. All his best moments were the ones he spent with both of his boys, He loved all his family and extended family fiercely.

He was a huge Hawkeye wrestling and football fan.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Courtney; sons: Dakota (Madalyn), Springfield, Missouri, Sawyer (Amber), Maryville, Missouri; parents: Dwayne and Cathy, Denver, Missouri; brother: Jessie, Cameron, Missouri; niece: Sierra, nephew: Brayton; "bonus" brother: Todd Onnen (Janelle), Grundy Center, Iowa; 8 sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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