Robert Waite Cross, age 85 years of Sunman, IN passed away Saturday, June 24, 2006 in Batesville, IN. Born August 6, 1920 in Burlington, KY he was the son of Waite & Rachel (Wilson) Cross. He was a US Army Veteran during WWII. He married Jean Johnson on July 3, 1940 in Cincinnati, OH. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Penntown, IN. Mr. Cross was the company owner and Livestock Broker for Norris and Brock Company at the Cincinnati Stsockyards. He was a member of, and Past President of the National Livestock Exchange, Past Director of the National Livestock and Meat Board, Past President of the Carthage Fair Board, and Past Master of the Collage Hills F&AM for over 60 years. Mr. Cross is survived by his wife Jean Cross; son John Cross of San Angelo, TX; daughters Joan Williams of Miami, FL and Christine Richter of Sunman, IN. He will also be missed by his 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Robert Cross. Visitation will be Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 10:30 A.M. followed by services at 1:00 P.M. all at St. John United Church of Christ in Penntown with Rev. Craig Amlin & Rev. Juanita Wallpe officiating. Burial will be in St. John Church Cemetery in Penntown with Military Graveside Rites. Memorials are suggested to St. John Church or Sunman Rescue 20.