Michael Stephen Gross, 27 of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born in Roanoke on October 9, 1989. Michael loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking, reading and spending time with his family and friends.
Michael is survived by his mom, Laura Saunders Hubschmitt and her husband, Doug of Vinton; father, William “Bill” Gross and wife, Kelly of Bedford; brother, David Austin Gross of Lynchburg; step brother, Jordan Arrington; step sisters, Brittney Arrington, Belinda Lancaster and Amanda Allison; maternal grandmother, Rachel Saunders; paternal grandparents, Austin Gross, Jr. and Iva Hawks Gross; two very special pets since childhood, Roxy and Cricket; also numerous aunts, uncles, special cousins and many friends. Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Hugh Saunders.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider the Lynchburg Humane Society, 1211 Old Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
A funeral service and celebration of Michael’s life will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Beverdam Baptist Church with Rev. Edward “Bish” Creel officiating. Burial will conclude in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service starting at 1:00 pm. To send condolences online please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.