Gretna...........Basil Adam Gross, age 100 of Gretna died Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born July 2, 1915 in Orland, Maine he was a son of the late Frank Gross and Nancy Gray Gross. He married his wife of over 61 years, Leah Closson Gross on October 14, 1936 who preceded him in death on December 23, 1997. In addition to his wife he was predeceased by two sisters, one brother and one granddaughter, Diana Gross. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. Mr. Gross lived in Orland, Maine for over 60 years where he was an active member of the Masons and Eastern Star. He was also an active member in the Boy Scouts and was instrumental in getting a new local elementary school built. During World War II he served in the Army as a Ranger in the European Theater. He served in Italy, France and Germany and earned two Bronze Star Medals for his service during the Battle of the Bulge. After the war he returned to Maine where he worked at the St. Regis Paper Mill until he retired in 1977 and moved to Gretna.
He is survived by one son, Dr. Alton F. Gross and wife, Vicky of Danville one daughter, Nancy Upton of Java; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Per his requests there will be no public service.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Resident Fund at Gretna Health and Rehab Center, P.O. Box 577, Gretna, VA 24557 or to the Salvation Army, 123 Henry Street, Danville, VA 24540.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.