Gary White Gross, 65, died Thursday evening at his home surrounded by his family after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn Gross and Elizabeth White Gross.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sherri Keyes Gross; one son, Gary Markham Gross of Nashville; one daughter, Sara Gross Lovell and husband Chip Lovell of Athens; two beloved granddaughters, Riley Lovell and Bella Lovell; two sisters, Gayla Gross Coleman and husband Bob of Whitney, Texas, and Linda Gross Romine and husband Maurice of Madison; one brother, Wilburn Dale Gross and wife Mary of Melbourne, Fla.; mother-in-law, Bernice Keyes of Athens, whose late husband was Hubbard Keyes; two brothers-in-law, Richard Keyes and wife Malinda of Rogersville, and Bill Keyes and wife Peggy of Athens; stepmother, Bertha Knight Gross of Somerville; stepbrothers, Jerry Knight and wife Jane of Decatur, Phil Knight and wife Karen of Somerville, and Mark Knight and wife Sheila of Jaspar. He is survived by several nephews, nieces, one aunt, and a host of cousins. He was a much-loved physician who leaves behind a host of beloved patients and friends.
Gary was a 1963 graduate of Athens High School, a 1966 graduate of Auburn University, and a 1970 graduate of the University of Alabama Medical School. He completed his internship at St. Vincent's Hospital, Birmingham, in 1971.
He returned to Athens and was a general practitioner from July of 1971 to July of 1972, after which time he entered a three-year obstetrics and gynecology residency program at Tulane University/Charity Hospital, New Orleans. He returned to Athens and opened his specialized practice in July of 1975. He was the first doctor in the Tennessee Valley to allow fathers in the delivery room. He closed his medical practice in January of 2010 due to his health.
Gary was passionate about his country. He served in the National Guard. In 1990 he was commissioned to serve in the Middle East during Desert Storm. He served with the 251st Evacuation Hospital. He completed his service as a lieutenant colonel.
Gary was passionate about whatever he was involved in, whether it was flying, bike riding, skiing, golf or cheering on his beloved Auburn Tigers. He was known for his devotion to his patients, his loyalty to family and friends, his unwavering integrity, and his strength and perseverance.
Gary was a faithful Christian. His last selfless act was donating his body to medical research. His life will be celebrated at a memorial service, time and place to be announced. Limestone Chapel Funeral Home will handle arrangements for the memorial service. Please visit www.limestonechapel.com for details and to sign the on-line guest book.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Limestone County, 405 South Marion St., Athens, AL 35611; The Bridge at Valley Church, P.O. Box 1381, Athens, AL 35612; Auburn University Foundation, Gross Family Endowment for Scholarships, College of Science & Mathematics, 315 Roosevelt Concourse, COSAM Office of Development, Auburn, AL 36849; or Russel Hill Cancer Foundation, Inc, 3601 CCI Drive N.W., Suite 240, Huntsville, AL 35805.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn Gross and Elizabeth White Gross.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sherri Keyes Gross; one son, Gary Markham Gross of Nashville; one daughter, Sara Gross Lovell and husband Chip Lovell of Athens; two beloved granddaughters, Riley Lovell and Bella Lovell; two sisters, Gayla Gross Coleman and husband Bob of Whitney, Texas, and Linda Gross Romine and husband Maurice of Madison; one brother, Wilburn Dale Gross and wife Mary of Melbourne, Fla.; mother-in-law, Bernice Keyes of Athens, whose late husband was Hubbard Keyes; two brothers-in-law, Richard Keyes and wife Malinda of Rogersville, and Bill Keyes and wife Peggy of Athens; stepmother, Bertha Knight Gross of Somerville; stepbrothers, Jerry Knight and wife Jane of Decatur, Phil Knight and wife Karen of Somerville, and Mark Knight and wife Sheila of Jaspar. He is survived by several nephews, nieces, one aunt, and a host of cousins. He was a much-loved physician who leaves behind a host of beloved patients and friends.
Gary was a 1963 graduate of Athens High School, a 1966 graduate of Auburn University, and a 1970 graduate of the University of Alabama Medical School. He completed his internship at St. Vincent's Hospital, Birmingham, in 1971.
He returned to Athens and was a general practitioner from July of 1971 to July of 1972, after which time he entered a three-year obstetrics and gynecology residency program at Tulane University/Charity Hospital, New Orleans. He returned to Athens and opened his specialized practice in July of 1975. He was the first doctor in the Tennessee Valley to allow fathers in the delivery room. He closed his medical practice in January of 2010 due to his health.
Gary was passionate about his country. He served in the National Guard. In 1990 he was commissioned to serve in the Middle East during Desert Storm. He served with the 251st Evacuation Hospital. He completed his service as a lieutenant colonel.
Gary was passionate about whatever he was involved in, whether it was flying, bike riding, skiing, golf or cheering on his beloved Auburn Tigers. He was known for his devotion to his patients, his loyalty to family and friends, his unwavering integrity, and his strength and perseverance.
Gary was a faithful Christian. His last selfless act was donating his body to medical research. His life will be celebrated at a memorial service, time and place to be announced. Limestone Chapel Funeral Home will handle arrangements for the memorial service. Please visit www.limestonechapel.com for details and to sign the on-line guest book.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Limestone County, 405 South Marion St., Athens, AL 35611; The Bridge at Valley Church, P.O. Box 1381, Athens, AL 35612; Auburn University Foundation, Gross Family Endowment for Scholarships, College of Science & Mathematics, 315 Roosevelt Concourse, COSAM Office of Development, Auburn, AL 36849; or Russel Hill Cancer Foundation, Inc, 3601 CCI Drive N.W., Suite 240, Huntsville, AL 35805.
Gary White Gross, 65, died Thursday evening at his home surrounded by his family after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn Gross and Elizabeth White Gross.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sherri Keyes Gross; one son, Gary Markham Gross of Nashville; one daughter, Sara Gross Lovell and husband Chip Lovell of Athens; two beloved granddaughters, Riley Lovell and Bella Lovell; two sisters, Gayla Gross Coleman and husband Bob of Whitney, Texas, and Linda Gross Romine and husband Maurice of Madison; one brother, Wilburn Dale Gross and wife Mary of Melbourne, Fla.; mother-in-law, Bernice Keyes of Athens, whose late husband was Hubbard Keyes; two brothers-in-law, Richard Keyes and wife Malinda of Rogersville, and Bill Keyes and wife Peggy of Athens; stepmother, Bertha Knight Gross of Somerville; stepbrothers, Jerry Knight and wife Jane of Decatur, Phil Knight and wife Karen of Somerville, and Mark Knight and wife Sheila of Jaspar. He is survived by several nephews, nieces, one aunt, and a host of cousins. He was a much-loved physician who leaves behind a host of beloved patients and friends.
Gary was a 1963 graduate of Athens High School, a 1966 graduate of Auburn University, and a 1970 graduate of the University of Alabama Medical School. He completed his internship at St. Vincent's Hospital, Birmingham, in 1971.
He returned to Athens and was a general practitioner from July of 1971 to July of 1972, after which time he entered a three-year obstetrics and gynecology residency program at Tulane University/Charity Hospital, New Orleans. He returned to Athens and opened his specialized practice in July of 1975. He was the first doctor in the Tennessee Valley to allow fathers in the delivery room. He closed his medical practice in January of 2010 due to his health.
Gary was passionate about his country. He served in the National Guard. In 1990 he was commissioned to serve in the Middle East during Desert Storm. He served with the 251st Evacuation Hospital. He completed his service as a lieutenant colonel.
Gary was passionate about whatever he was involved in, whether it was flying, bike riding, skiing, golf or cheering on his beloved Auburn Tigers. He was known for his devotion to his patients, his loyalty to family and friends, his unwavering integrity, and his strength and perseverance.
Gary was a faithful Christian. His last selfless act was donating his body to medical research. His life will be celebrated at a memorial service, time and place to be announced. Limestone Chapel Funeral Home will handle arrangements for the memorial service. Please visit www.limestonechapel.com for details and to sign the on-line guest book.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Limestone County, 405 South Marion St., Athens, AL 35611; The Bridge at Valley Church, P.O. Box 1381, Athens, AL 35612; Auburn University Foundation, Gross Family Endowment for Scholarships, College of Science & Mathematics, 315 Roosevelt Concourse, COSAM Office of Development, Auburn, AL 36849; or Russel Hill Cancer Foundation, Inc, 3601 CCI Drive N.W., Suite 240, Huntsville, AL 35805.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn Gross and Elizabeth White Gross.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sherri Keyes Gross; one son, Gary Markham Gross of Nashville; one daughter, Sara Gross Lovell and husband Chip Lovell of Athens; two beloved granddaughters, Riley Lovell and Bella Lovell; two sisters, Gayla Gross Coleman and husband Bob of Whitney, Texas, and Linda Gross Romine and husband Maurice of Madison; one brother, Wilburn Dale Gross and wife Mary of Melbourne, Fla.; mother-in-law, Bernice Keyes of Athens, whose late husband was Hubbard Keyes; two brothers-in-law, Richard Keyes and wife Malinda of Rogersville, and Bill Keyes and wife Peggy of Athens; stepmother, Bertha Knight Gross of Somerville; stepbrothers, Jerry Knight and wife Jane of Decatur, Phil Knight and wife Karen of Somerville, and Mark Knight and wife Sheila of Jaspar. He is survived by several nephews, nieces, one aunt, and a host of cousins. He was a much-loved physician who leaves behind a host of beloved patients and friends.
Gary was a 1963 graduate of Athens High School, a 1966 graduate of Auburn University, and a 1970 graduate of the University of Alabama Medical School. He completed his internship at St. Vincent's Hospital, Birmingham, in 1971.
He returned to Athens and was a general practitioner from July of 1971 to July of 1972, after which time he entered a three-year obstetrics and gynecology residency program at Tulane University/Charity Hospital, New Orleans. He returned to Athens and opened his specialized practice in July of 1975. He was the first doctor in the Tennessee Valley to allow fathers in the delivery room. He closed his medical practice in January of 2010 due to his health.
Gary was passionate about his country. He served in the National Guard. In 1990 he was commissioned to serve in the Middle East during Desert Storm. He served with the 251st Evacuation Hospital. He completed his service as a lieutenant colonel.
Gary was passionate about whatever he was involved in, whether it was flying, bike riding, skiing, golf or cheering on his beloved Auburn Tigers. He was known for his devotion to his patients, his loyalty to family and friends, his unwavering integrity, and his strength and perseverance.
Gary was a faithful Christian. His last selfless act was donating his body to medical research. His life will be celebrated at a memorial service, time and place to be announced. Limestone Chapel Funeral Home will handle arrangements for the memorial service. Please visit www.limestonechapel.com for details and to sign the on-line guest book.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Limestone County, 405 South Marion St., Athens, AL 35611; The Bridge at Valley Church, P.O. Box 1381, Athens, AL 35612; Auburn University Foundation, Gross Family Endowment for Scholarships, College of Science & Mathematics, 315 Roosevelt Concourse, COSAM Office of Development, Auburn, AL 36849; or Russel Hill Cancer Foundation, Inc, 3601 CCI Drive N.W., Suite 240, Huntsville, AL 35805.
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