Carl Richard Cross, age 57 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 11:45 am on Monday, February 20, 2022 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held on Friday evening, February 24, 2023 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Carl spent his 27-year working career dedicated to serving his community of Chicago Heights, Illinois and Metropolis, Illinois as a Paramedic. He was a veteran of the United States Army, loved to fish, and was an avid disk golfer.

Carl is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Irene Cross; son, Keith Cross (Chris DiGiovanni); daughters, Jessica Cross and Kristina Hooks; grandchildren, Vincent Rice and Francesca DiGiovanni ; sister, Laura Rose (Bill); several nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Ruth Ann (Erickson) Cross.

Memorials may be made in Carl's name to help Irene with expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com