Todd Cross, 38, of Orange, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016. He was born on July 26, 1977, in Beaumont, to Bridget Ladner and Jerry Ross Cross. Todd was an insurance adjuster for Farmer’s Insurance.

He is survived by his mother, Bridget O’Bannion and her husband, Drake, of Lumberton; father, Jerry Cross, of Beaumont; sister, Michele Cross, of Beaumont; daughter, Gracie Cross, of Orangefield; step-brother, Michael O’Bannion and his wife, Kelly, of Buna; step-sister, Darla Carter and her husband, Dotry, of Lumberton; grandmothers, Dorothy Dean and Dani Watson; and aunt, Melissa Driver Cross Whiddon, all of Beaumont; uncle, Laddy Watson, of El Lago; and aunt, Brenda Bruno, of Lumberton; and numerous cousins.

A gathering of Mr. Cross’ family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2016, at Broussard’s. A private committal will be at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704; ASPCA Special Giving, Attn: Linda Tiramani, 520 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10018; or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38148.

I've been trying to decide how to describe the feelings and emotions my family has gone through since we found out my brother was gone; devastation, heartbreak, sadness, loss....and on and on. Those are inadequate words. He was my best friend (most of the time, lol), he was my parents favorite son (only son, again, lol), he was a truly amazing father to the best kid I've ever known (I might be biased) and he was a great friend to many. He was quick witted, smart, adventurous, fun, always down for a good time! He loved his family and friends. He has maintained many of those friendships for 25 years plus. He loved his daughter unconditionally and whole heartedly. She has suffered one of the biggest losses she will ever have to endure. I wish I could thank each and every one of y'all personally who has reached out to me and my family during this horrible tragedy but I'm blessed to say there are too many to count. Just know who you are and you will forever have a huge piece of my heart. I love y'all and please please continue to pray for us as we will need it in the months to come. I hope to see each and every one of y'all at the funeral so I can hug your necks! RIP my sweet brother. I'll think of you and miss you every day for the rest of my life.

All my love,

Michele