Here is the Obituary for Carl Gross
Carl Lee Grose, 75, of Cash, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011 in Greenville. He was born on March 20, 1936, in Hot Springs, Virginia, the son of Carl Oliver and Margaret Helen (Thomas) Grose. He married Jackie Arlene Spence in September 1988. He retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant in September 1988 and retired from E Systems in 1998. He was a member of the American Legion, a lifetime member of the VFW, a member of the Elks, a lifetime member of CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) and cooked a mean pot of chili. He gave his life to God in 2009. He loved his family, friends and would want everyone to remember him with a smile and laughter or not at all.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie Grose of Cash; four sons, Darren Grose and wife Jeanette of Jacksonville, FL; Kevin Grose of Clinton, Utah; Michael Grose and wife Brittany of Sasche; and Douglas Folks and wife Sita of Greenville; three daughters, Carla Grose-Sanders of Pine Springs; Vicki DuVall and husband Chris of Kingston; and Tonya Grose of Greenville; one brother, George “Jo Bo” Grose and wife Marie of Hot Springs, Virginia; three sisters, Helen “Sis” Shaffer of Hot Springs, Virginia; Anita “Snookie” Anderson of Churchville, Virginia; and Joan Thomas of Latonia, KY; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He is preceded in his death by his parents and son, Randy Lee Grose.
His funeral service is planned for Tuesday, May 10, at 10:30 am at Quinlan Funeral Home with Brother Brett Bird officiating. His burial will follow the service in the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery at 2:15 pm. Visitation with the family will be Monday, May 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. All arrangements were made through Quinlan Funeral Home and you can sign his guestbook at http://www.quinlanfuneralhome.com/.
Contact Person: Kenny Reding Quinlan Funeral Home 8930 Hwy 34 South Quinlan, Texas 75474 903-356-3532
From Norma Homesley:
What a great job from the Howdy Roo people. A good party and fun cook off. Job well done. Congratulations to all the winners in all the categories.
From Bruce Stewart:
Black Sheep Pod will hold it's annual meeting Friday May 27th, about 30 minutes before the 42 tournament begins, at the Southwest open chili cook off, in the judging area of the RV park. We will have election of new Pod officers, discuss and cuss things to come. Dru or I will not be seeking re-election to our positions. Jon Reese has expressed a desire to run for Great Pepper. Any others that would like to hold an office in the most prestigious Pod in Texas please step forward. Everyone needs to bring your dues up to date or join, See Budda, Dru or me. Dues are $5 per person.
Bruce Stewart
GP BSOT Pod
From David Sexton:
As of today's date 5-5-2011 we have collected $450.00 towards tables and chairs..
3 tables and 12 chairs....
NOTE: If you or your Pod would like to donate to the Table and Chair Fund for Crazy Flats, please sent it to David Sexton. His address is PO Box 720387, Dallas TX 75206 We want to buy 20 tables and 100 chairs for Krazy Flats to be used for the BBQ competition and other functions.
I would also like to thank all of the workers that made Howdy Roo a success. There were 162 chilis turn in on Saturday. A BIG thanks to both the Highland Lakes Pod and the State of Texas Pod members who did a terrific job of making this first Regional CCO such a success. Congratulations to all of the winner. The first 5 places qualified for TICC!
