Albert Lee "A.L." Cross, 87, went to his heavenly home on December 3, 2025, passing at his residence in Paris, Texas. A.L. was born on October 30, 1938, in Soper, Oklahoma, the son of William Preston Cross and Ella Edna (Stilwell) Cross. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles Cross and wife, Faye Vickers-Cross and James Cross.

A.L. married his loving wife, Roxanna (Vickers) Cross, on May 31, 1975, in Hugo, Oklahoma. Together they lived mostly in Southeastern Oklahoma and Northeast Texas; finally settling in Paris, Texas in 2017.

A.L. was truly a Jack of All Trades, he worked in several different industries throughout the years such as construction and carpentry. He was known for his friendly face and his remarkable ability to connect with everyone he met, not only in his professional career, but also in his everyday life. A.L. never met a stranger, his ability to engage with people from all walks of life was one of his most memorable traits. Friends and acquaintances alike will remember him for his genuine interest in their stories and his talent for making everyone feel like they mattered.

A.L.'s life truly was centered around his faith and family. He was an active and devoted member of The Saving Grace Ministries Church and truly enjoyed getting to fellowship with his church family. A.L. was also a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; family was his pride and joy. He instilled in them the values of kindness, generosity, and faith, which is his lasting legacy, and those values will live on in the hearts of his loved ones forever.

A.L. is survived by his loving family; wife, Roxanna Cross of the home; son, Joe Howard Cross of Paris, TX; daughter, Donna Faye Berenguer of Sherman, TX; grandchildren, Jay, Ryan and Alyson Cross and their mother, Jennifer of Bonham, TX; Christian Garrison and his daughter, Shyloh of Denison, TX; and Jordyn Berenguer of Sherman, TX; sisters-in-law; Melody Soderholm and husband, David of Paris, TX and Karen Cross of Pampa, TX; nieces and nephews, Misty McCorvey, Shane Mundee, Kerri Lynn Cross, Preston Cross and wife, Emily; several great nieces and nephews, Madison McCorvey, Cameron McCorvey, Adam Cross, Christoper Harris, William Mundee and Nicholas Mundee; special friends, Lawrence and Kathy (Gillean) Malone, Sam Boykin and many other friends too numerous to mention.