John Lee Gross

June 12, 1939 - December 18, 2012 In Loving Memory of John Lee Gross June 12, 1939 Muskogee, OK - December 18, 2012 Denver CO As most of you know Johnny chose not to have a memorial service. Although his time has come with tearful eyes we watched him suffer and saw him fade away, we loved him dearly it was not our decision to make him stay. With hard working tired hands laid to rest God saw fit it was his will to call Johnny to another field to serve. There will always be lasting love in our hearts for him as a wonderful father, cherished friend and loved as a brother and husband. John Gross was born June 12, 1939 in Muskogee, OK to Eloise Gardner Sango as an only child Upon graduation he received certificates in cabinet making and commercial cookery in 1959 from Manual Training High School. To broaden his horizon he relocated to Denver Colorado, he then received his bar-tending license. Later attended Colorado School of Mines and studied to become a preacher. Soon Johnny found his passion as a General Contractor, which he dedicated many years of hard work to. After the death of his step father Willard Mother Eloise he moved back to Muskogee OK to precede his career as a general contractor. While he loved the night life he owned a night club in Colorado “The Other Side of the Street” later a night club in Muskogee “The 40 Over club. After his retirement he moved back to Colorado and he recycled scrap iron as a hobby. He is survived by his wife Martha Perez, his daughter Delia Gross (DeeDee) and stepdaughter's Sara Alyssia and Stepson Marco, 4 step grandchildren and Eugene Maxwel (Boldy) was like a true son he never had. An aunt Delores Freddie Minor, a cousin Ruby Ward Duckett both Delores Ruby were like sisters to Johnny because they grew up together , Several cousins in Michigan, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina and Many close and dear friends. Acknowledgement The Family of John Gross would like to thank Agape Healthcare hospice palliative care for the care provided.