Arthur Gene Gross

September 3, 1936 - November 23, 2025

Mr. Arthur Gene Gross, 89 affectionately known as "Art", passed from this life on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at his residence in Wartrace. He was born on September 3, 1936, to the late John L. Sr., and Sophie Jones Gross in Wartrace.  The family later moved to Fairfield, TN before finally settling in Wartrace, TN. Art attended Bedford County Training School. Upon completing high school, Art enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War.

In June 1963, Art married Mildred Louise Warren-Marsh and became father to Prentice Marsh, Jr. and Connie Marsh. Their union was also blessed with Timothy, Shirley, Eric and Marsha.

Art worked several types of jobs during his life, T.A. Noah Plumbing, Arnold Air Force Base Officers' Club, and finally Shelbyville Housing Authority where he retired. Art didn't stay retired long and began working as a handy man to many in the community. He was always there for anyone needed something repaired or built. Art was a devoted member of Bird Street Church of Christ and remained faithful until his demise on November 23, 2025.

Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; daughter, Marsha; parents, John L., Sr., and Sophie Gross; siblings, John L. Gross, Jr., Frances Singleton, Mildred Ann Gross and Gary Gross.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Prentice (Nadine), Connie, Timothy, Shirley, and Eric; his siblings, James Porter, Elaine Joyce, and Morganthau Gross; grandchildren, Javondi, Christopher, Lloyd, Loren, Chandler, Chase, Lazarus, Ronnie, Trey, and only granddaughter Marsha; great grandchildren, Krista, Kirstin, Na"kya, Patience, Christopher Jr. "CJ" Landon, Keyshawn, Arthur, Ophelia, and Elyza; great-great granddaughter, Paislee; devoted friends and Brother in Christ, Bro. El "Scoop" Biggers and Terry Looper; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation, Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Bird Street Church of Christ in Shelbyville. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Bird Street Church of Christ beginning at 10:00 a.m. with Bro. Anthony Booker, officiating and eulogist. Interment will follow at Middle TN Veterans Cemetery in Pegram beginning at 1:00 p.m.

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