Raymond E. Gross Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Raymond E. Gross

Raymond E. Gross, 89, transitioned quietly to his heavenly home on Monday, May 20, 2024. Born in
Washington, Pa, he was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Gross; father, Robert E Campbell;
brother, Edward (Rock) Gross and two sisters, Mildred Ivery and Jane Arrington.

His full and amazing life included an undergraduate degree from Hampton Institute and Master’s Degree from American University. He spent 20 years in the US Air Force and an additional 21 years working for C&P Telephone Co. and Bell Atlantic, retiring as an Area Manager. He was selected by Governor L. Douglas Wilder to serve on the Board of Directors for the Science Museum of Richmond, and also served on the boards of The Arts Council and The Richmond Symphony. He was a founding Member of Richmond Crime Stoppers, and was a lifetime member of both Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the NAACP.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Margaret Cephas-Gross; two daughters; Debra Dabney and Terry Butler (John); two stepsons, Charles and Christopher Young; grandchildren, Carmen (Lawrence), Aaron, Charles, Christopher, Jasmine and LeJana; great grandchildren, Evan, Bryson, Paisley, and Blaine; brothers, John Campbell (Kim)and Jeff Campbell (Regina); brothers-in-law, Joseph Cephas (Lucille), Michael Cephas (Linda) and Morris Cephas (Chiroya); sisters-in-law, Carolyn Cephas and Marilynn Belton; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, July 6 at 12 noon at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Richmond Jazz Society, www.vajazz.org and select Network for Good. Livestreaming at scottsfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home.

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Rest in Peace, my brother. You always shared your wisdom, your faith, and your experiences in order to provide guidance and praise for others.🙏🏽

Ray Gross was a good mentor. I will miss him.

Carolyn Adams

Ray was a colleague and friend at THE TELEPHONE COMPANY. He was instrumental in my representing C&P in LMR Class of 82, which changed my life. My heart is with his family as I know he will be sorely missed.

We are so sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with Family and Friends at this very difficult time NEW COUNCIL OF OLD DOMINION CHAPTER TELEPHONE CO PIONEERS RICHMOND

Rest Peacefully

A dear man though our association was brief,he was an encouraging figure who will be missed

I am truly saddened to learn of the passing of a GREAT man, Mr. Raymond Gross. He has been a part of my family for as long as I can remember. He always made sure he supported me from my highschool graduation to my college graduation to my wedding to supporting Isaiah in his athletics. He has always been more like family than friend and I will truly miss him. We were to celebrate his 90th birthday next month with a birthday party but instead we will celebrate the great life he lived! I will always cherish our last conversation we had in March. ❤️Rest in heaven Mr. Ray! I'm sure mommy had a box of yock waiting on you! ❤️🙏🏽

Ace, you will be remembered as one of the first people I met when I moved to Richmond. Met you before me bestie Deb.

To my favorite Uncle in the world. He nicknamed me "Spyder" and no one else was allowed to call me that. I loved being seen with him at Boiling AFB in DC.He larger than life and I'll miss you.

Mr.Gross was one of my parents best friend. He walked with dignity and loved to see my nephew play football! We were looking forward to attending his birthday celebration in July! Rest on Mr. RAY with your cool self.You will be missed. From Darlene Ingram the daughter of Maxine and Robert Bell of Newport News VA.