Dennis Raeford Gross 58 of Hickory died Thursday May 2nd, 2013. Born January 31st, 1955 in Catawba county he was the son of the late Ernest Gross and Hazel Inez Rudisill Gross. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather. Two daughters, Teresa Gross of Valdese and Pamela McMoran and husband Benson of Hickory; two sisters, Debra Barger and husband Ray of Newton and Helen Rudisill and husband Clarence of Hickory; one brother, Dale Gross and wife Michelle of Hickory; five grandchildren, Samantha, Chloe, Evan, Dakota and Logan survive him. A brother, Scott Gross preceded him in death. A celebration of Dennis' life will be 4:00 PM Monday May 6th, 2013 at Mountain View Mennonite Church with Pastor Edward Godshall officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:30-4:00 PM prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Mountain View Mennonite Church 5252 W NC 10 Hwy, Hickory, NC 28602. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Gross family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton.