Born in Pottstown Hospital he was a son of the late Dorothy J. (Setzer) and Calvin R. Cross.
Darrel worked as a computer programmer for Weidenhammer Systems Corp in Wyomissing, PA for over 25 years.
He was very involved in the Jaycees in the 1980’s and early 1990’s. Darrel was very involved in the Boy Scouts of America from 1969 to the present and he attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1975. For over 30 years he was involved with the Boyertown Rod and Gun Club and was the coach of their youth program.
Darrel is survived by his children, Heather N. wife of Rob McArthur of Boyertown, Alyssa D. Cross of Boyertown and Nathan D. Cross of Gilbertsville. Grandchildren, Rhiannon Wybranski, Desarea McArthur, Daniel Thomas, Skylar Thomas and Jayson McArthur. Sisters, Darleen Rauch, Cynthia Werstler and Linda Clancy.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc. 111 North Reading Ave. Boyertown, PA. 19512.
Online condolences may be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com