The Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge announces funeral services for Mr. Wade Ervin Cross, age 86, of Mineral Bluff, GA who passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at his home. Mr. Cross was born in Polk County, TN on December 12, 1923. He is a member of Pleasant Hill (Hardscrabble) Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran serving in World War II. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Henson Cross of Mineral Bluff; son and daughter-in-law, Tex and Margaret Cross of Mineral Bluff; grandchildren, Christopher Cross, Christi Cross, and Crystal Erwin; great grandchildren, Nichole Cross and Austin Erwin. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 19, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. from Pleasant Hill (Hardscrabble Road) Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Hooper and Rev. Roy Clore officiating. Music will be by the Pleasant Hill Church Choir. Pallbearers will be Leon Davenport, Bob Galloway, Lee Erwin, Pete Elrod, Zeke Henson and Mark Cross. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery with military honors by the North Georgia Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements. .