Neilon L. Gross

Birth date: Oct 20, 1921 Death date: Jun 17, 2015

Gross, Neilon L., 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 under Gulfside Hospice care. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; son, Bill and his wife Nancy; daughter, Connie Jordan and her husband Brad; grandkids, Mike (Sharon), Deb Read Obituary

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Elvis Straehly

536w ago

Ruth, Bill & Connie...when we moved next door to you on Donnelly Street back in 1955 I didn't know how good of friends you guys would become in my life. Lee will always be remembered for his quick wit and love for golf and family. After hearing of his recent setbacks, I'm sure he is in a better place now and I hope he has found that golf course up in heaven where all his putts go in and his drives are all true and straight. May all the great memories of him over the years bring you all comfort and smiles as you remember him in the future. Sincerly Elvis & Vickie Straehly...Hale Michigan

Brad Jordan

537w ago

Ruthie, we are saddened by Lee's passing but know it was time. You two have always been a great example for Connie and me. Lee had such a great sense of humor and a little bit of mischief. He was lots of fun to spend time with. I enjoyed our golf outings. We love you very much.

Brad Jordan

Jim& Eva Loviscek

537w ago

What a wonderful man. We had so many great times together. Love you Ruthie! Think of you often and you are always in our prayers. N.L. Keep the " Swan" ( putter) handy. You were always so good with it. Love, Jim & Eva

Fred Gross

537w ago

I have so many memories of Uncle Neilon from when I was a small boy until I last saw him a couple of months ago. I always enjoyed our times together and will miss them very much. He was always an inspiration to me. I considered him my second Dad after my Dad, his brother, passed away. Our two families spent almost every weekend together when Bill and I were kids. Our families always watched Gun Smoke and Have Gun Will Travel (Paladin) together. Those were some of the best memories. Over the years we would stop by to visit with Uncle Neilon and Aunt Ruthie when we were in Flint. As adults most of our time together was spent in conversation and having a few drinks, talking about what was going on in our lives. After they moved to FL we made it a point to visit them when we made our annual trip to FL to spend some time with Bill and Nan-c. Always very enjoyable.
Bottom line is that Uncle Neilon will be greatly missed. He has always been a part of my life.
I know he is in a better place than he has been in recent months. May God bless him and take good care of him.

Fred and Jan Gross

Jim & Eva Loviscek

537w ago

What a wonderful man. We always had so much fun together wherever we went Ruthie , we love you . N.L. Keep the Swan putter nearby always. You were so good with it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Love Jim and Eva

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537w ago

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Anne Cilio

537w ago

My fondest memories of Uncle Lee go back to the summer visits when he would bring Aunt Ruthie, Connie and Billy to our home on Station Street in Herndon, Va. Those were some great times. "Death leaves a hole no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal." My deepest sympathies, Anne Thompson Cilio, daughter of Mike and Madolyn Thompson.

Gene Coleman

537w ago

Just want to pass along my condolences to all my Gross kin. Uncle Lee was always one of my role models as I was growing up. I so admired the way Uncle Lee and Aunt Ruthie managed their lives and brought up Bill (Billy Lee) and Connie. He had a very good life and that is what it is all about in the end.

Thanks to Jimmy for posting all those pics. Enjoyed looking at them.

Gene Coleman (Pappy, Ruby)

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537w ago

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Rich Pero

537w ago

When Aunt Ruthie and Uncle Neilon lived in Flint we'd stop by often. Once, just by chance, the Miss Universe Pageant was just starting on TV. We watched the entire thing with them making catty remarks about the contestants and betting on our favorites. We had so much fun that we made it an annual event.
We shared more than that, though. Cards, golf, singing, cocktails. We love you, Uncle Neilon! You were exactly what an uncle should be.

Love Rich and Terry Pero

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