Atlanta—John L. Gross, age 86 died on November 16, 2020 after a battle with dementia.
Mr. Gross is survived by two children: Monica Stone and Gregory Gross. He also leaves behind four grandchildren: Kyle Smith, Sheyenne Stone, Shanynn Stone and Solomon Gross; and six great grandkids.
Mr. Gross is a veteran of the Korean War. He grew up in Washington DC, the son of John Gross, Sr. and Isabel Gross. As a child, he had a love of sport and played in many during his high school days; he was especially fond of baseball. As the end of his high school days grew near, his love of country drove him to serve in the United States Air Force. Where he served with distinction and retired after 26 years. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Air Force never left him, as friends and family will attest. He took this ethic with him as he entered the Security Industry at a number of high profile aerospace firms until his retirement. Celebration of Life services will be held in February, 2021.