Mr. Ralph Edward Gross, age 79, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.

Mr. Gross was born in Chicago, Illinois and son of the late Irene Goss.

He was a United States Navy Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Gross was a Purchasing Agent for the Veterans Administration.

He was the most beautiful human being you would ever know.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Mary Lou Williams Gross, Jonesborough; best friends, Chip & Connie Beatty, Jonesborough; and his beloved cat “Ms. Kitty” and dog, “Bear”.