Donald Harvey Cross

Donald Harvey Cross, 72, of Midland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Harvey was a Vietnam veteran who served in the US Navy, he owned and operated his own business and was a Charter Member of Stonegate Christian Fellowship.Harvey was born on October 21, 1942 in Pineville, Louisiana to Grandville and Donaldean (Jackson) Cross. He graduated from Le Tourneau University with a Bachelor’s in Theology and was an ordained minister. Harvey was the owner/operator of Teleconnect of Texas. He was a very proud member of The Barber Shop Quartet Society. Harvey was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. One of his greatest joys in life, outside of spending time with family and friends, was singing.Harvey is survived by his mother, Donaldean Schwartz; his daughter, Adria Cross; his son, Joshua Cross; his son, Ronnie Rittenberry; his son Michael Rittenberry; his brother, Danny Cross; his brother, Grover Schwartz; his sister, Lorraine Hoyle; his grandchildren, Skyler, Sophie and Ryan Rittenberry; numerous nieces and nephews and friends, all of whom loved and will miss him dearly.Harvey was preceded in death by his father, Grandville Cross and his wife, Mary Lou (Rittenberry) Cross.A memorial service to celebrate Harvey’s life will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Stonegate Christian Fellowship with Patrick Payton officiating.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made in Harvey’s name to the Life Center of Midland or the charity of the donor’s choice.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.    ,