July 24, 1927 – December 16, 2023
Edward B. Crossland, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the age of 96. Visitation at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with burial in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley.
Edward was born on July 24, 1927, the youngest of 10 children, to E.B. and Ida O. Crossland.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Betty Jo Crossland, and great-granddaughter Kelsey Crossland.
Survivors include his son Roy J Crossland and his wife Janet; daughter Carol June Hodges and her husband Gary; two grandchildren: Melissa Tye and her husband David; and Jeffrey Crossland; and four great-granddaughters: Makayla and Kyleigh Tye; Lucia and Lena Crossland.
Edward served in the U. S. Navy on aircraft carrier USS Antietam CV36 from 1945-46. Edward was a Master Electrician and worked for Commercial Electric for 40 years. He had many hobbies; his favorites included boating and fishing on Table Rock Lake and hunting in SW Missouri. He was a follower of Jesus Christ, who was saved and baptized in 1964. He was always ready to help family and friends with their projects.
The family would like to thank Ascend Hospice for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Ascend Hospice Care: 783 N.E. Anderson Lane, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064.
Obituary submitted by family
Arrangements; Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri
Rudy Rinker
19 Dec 2023Ed Crossland or as I called him uncle Jay, was the kindest most gentle man I ever knew, I can’t express how much he meant to our family. He was a mentor, a friend, a fishing buddy but most of all the rock that held our family together after my dad was killed when I was 14. His and Betty Jo kindness and willingness to take care of us and guide us as life moved on, I am forever grateful and blessed to call him Uncle Jay!
With much love
Rudy Rinker
Roy Wayne Causbie
21 Dec 2023Jay and Short were loved by many. My mother, Flora Cooper Causbie grew up with Short in Hardy, Arkansas and of course later becss as me great friends with Jay. My mom always looked forward to the Cooper Fxmoly Reunion at Hardy, Arkansas every Summer in June. Jay and Short always attended. Prayers are with you.