Bobby Jack Gross

Mr. Bobby Jack Gross, 79, passed away March 27 in Alexander City, Alabama. He was 79. Mr. Gross was born November 6, 1936 in Beattyville, Kentucky to Arkansas Gross and Mildred Richardson Gross. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church. B.J. was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling in his motor home. He was an automobile enthusiast and collected car memorabilia. He is survived by his wife Nancy Lee Gross of Jacksons Gap; sons, Bobby J. Gross Jr. (Geri), of Charlotte Harbor, FL, Bobby Lancaster of Port Charlotte, FL, Steve Lancaster of Arcadia, FL; daughter, Karen Bobo (Ron), of Bradenton, FL; grandchildren, Josh Gross, Brent Gross, Bobby Gross III, Samantha Lancaster, Tyler Lancaster, Casey Mills, Olivia Bobo; great-grandchildren, Nathan Gross, Liam Gross and sister, Betty Crabtree He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Keith Gross. A public visitation was held Tuesday, March 29 at Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City, Alabama. Locally, the family will receive friends on Friday,April 1 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, 9400 Indian Spring Cemetery Rd. in Punta Gorda. Services will be held at 11:30 with entombment following. A reception will follow in Charlotte Memorial's reception center. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society. Pay respects at www.charlottememorial.com.