Raymond S. Cross of Brunswick passed away on his 80th birthday, Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Southeast Georgia Health System after a long illness. Born December 30, 1941, in Pennsville, NJ, to Stewart and Katharine Bitterlich Cross, he was a resident of Brunswick for 60 years. A veteran of the United States Navy, he retired from Georgia Pacific after 38 years of service. He was a member of Coastal Baptist Church, enjoyed racing and woodworking. He loved to talk about cars, watching car shows on YouTube, and watching Alabama football (Roll Tide!). He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judi Dawson. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Charlotte Ann Cross; children, Amy Blackman (Randy) and Buddy Cross (Tammi), all of Brunswick; two brothers, Robert and Stewart Cross; grandchildren, Emily Ward (Mitch), Erica Blackman, Evan Blackman, Elena Blackman, Jessie Cross, and Ansley Cross; and one great- grandson, Trey Ward. Burial will be private at Chapel Park Cemetery. A celebration of Ray's life will be held at a later date and will be announced. Remembrances may be made to the charity of the giver's choice. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the Cross family.