Franklin Lavon Gross Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Franklin Lavon Gross of Olive Branch, Mississippi, who passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Franklin Lavon Gross to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Millard Dolphus Gross and Thelma Lowry Gross; his son Paul Gross; and his brothers, Milton Gross, Steve Gross, Joe Gross and Millard Dolphus Gross, Jr..
He is survived by: his wife Jo Gross; his sons, David A. Gross (Elizabeth) and Mark Gross; his daughter-in-law Teresa Gross; his grandchildren, D. Keith Gross (Kim), Joseph A. Gross (Jennifer Ward), Brandon L. Gross (Ashley) and Shannon Hamilton (Keith); his great grandchildren, D. Tyler Gross, Cathryn M. Gross, Carly E. Gross, Chloe Gross, Joseph A. Gross, Jr., Natalle M. Gross, Reagan Fausto (David), Chance R. Gross, Jaxson L. Gross and Rosalle J. Gross; and his great great grandchild Elias Fausto.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Brantley Funeral Home (6875 Cockrum Rd, Olive Branch, MS 38654). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the same location. A committal service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 2:15 PM to 2:30 PM at the Byhalia Cemetery (8328 MS-178, Byhalia, MS 38611).
