Tommy Edward Cross, age 77, of Toney, AL, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was born in Ardmore, AL on May 17, 1948, to the late John Elijah and Katherine Lunsford Cross. Mr. Cross was veteran of the United States Army and he retired as a project engineer for the State of Alabama Highway Department. He was a member of Friendship Stateline Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother: Bobby Cross, and one grandchild: Noah Junkins.

Survivors include his wife: Brenda Madewell Cross; two sons: Sammy (Leslie) Cross and Jason (Andrea) Cross; seven grandchildren: Lindsey (Adam) Kirkland, Casey (Chris) Counts, Eli Cross, Michael Achord, Chris (Lisa) Achord, Matt (Cassie) Johnson, and Leigh Ann (Tim) Stewart; nine great grandchildren: Aiden Kirkland, Beckham Kirkland, Kopelyn Counts, Kade Counts, Isaac Junkins, Hudson Achord, Jacob Stephens, Theo Achord, and Hadley Johnson; three sisters: Merle Nickelson, Judy Beverly, and Kathy Craddock; three brothers: Jimmy (Evelyn) Cross, Larry (Janet) Cross, and Dale (Sheila) Cross; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Friendship Stateline Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Glyn Pool and Rev. Donnie Hillis officiating. Burial will follow in Gatlin Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Friendship Stateline Freewill Baptist Church.

Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Tommy Edward Cross.