Thomas “Tom” August Gross, Jr., age 77, of Kingston passed away suddenly Thursday, December 14, 2023, at his home. He was born May 7, 1946, in Pittsburg, Virginia, and moved to Roane County in 1996, working for U-Core in Oak Ridge as an engineer. Tom was known by all for his outgoing personality and being full of love and laughter. His passions in life included spending time with family/friends and fishing bass tournaments in Guntersville, Chattanooga, Kentucky, Nashville, and Watts Bar Lake with his fishing buddy, Ernie Black.  Tom loved doing yard work and kept everything looking immaculate.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas August Gross, Sr., and Naomi Lillian Rose Gross.

Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years: Glenda Gross of Kingston; children: Amanda Loudermilk (Danny) of Rainsville, Alabama, Aaron Shirley (LaShonna) of Flat Rock, Alabama, Courtney Tyler (Matt) of Arizona, Lindsey Cutler (Garrett) of Louisiana, Cody Gross, and Jarrett Gross; grandchildren: Caitlynn, Cayden, Madison, Austin, Trenton, Evelyn, Caroline, and Owen; great-grandchildren: Oliver and Colt; brothers-in-law: Gary Holland (Cecilia) of South Pittsburg and Greg Holland (Kristy) of Flat Rock, Alabama; sister-in-law: Greta Schrader (Lamar) of Stevenson, Alabama; special friends: Ernie Black of Farragut, Billy Boyd of Kingston, Drew Parks of Kingston, and Pat Breunan of Knoxville; and a host of extended family and many dear friends

The family would like to extend appreciation for the special care and kindness shown by Tom’s physicians, Dr. Robert J. Wilson, Dr. Parker, Dr. Martin, and Dr. Manny Patel during his battle with cancer.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Fraker Funeral Home. Instead of flowers, the family requested memorials be made to the Roane County Sheriff’s Office.

Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.