Born January 13, 1947, he was the son Barbara (Red) Hawthorne of Southern Pines, NC, and the late William “Billy” Gross. He was also preceded in death by a brother Matthew, who died in 1971.
He graduated from Coshocton High School in 1965 and attended Rio Grande College before returning to Coshocton to operate the family business, Gross Discount Store, following the death of his father. Gene later worked for Lawson Products and until his death was employed by Lowe’s in Zanesville.
Gene is survived by his wife Teresa Wisenburg Gross, whom he married on November 1, 1986. He is also survived by a son Chad (Sharyl) of Hamlet, NC, and daughter Claudia (John) McFarland of Midlothian, VA, as well as grandchildren Charles and Campbell Gross and Merideth and Jacob McFarland. He is also survived by stepsons Todd (Pam) Gaudet of Columbus, OH; Scott Gaudet of Van Nuys, CA; and Mark Gaudet of Cincinnati, along with step-grandchildren Alexa and Joshua Gaudet, and special friends Scott and Kathy Thompson.
A memorial service will be conducted on Thurs., Sept. 8, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 705 Main St., Coshocton, with the Rev. Dr. Diane Cook officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 705 Main St., Coshocton, OH 43812, or Hospice of Coshocton County, P.O. Box 1284, Coshocton, OH 43812. An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawsonfuneralhome.com.
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