The Ford Barn

Frank Miller · 06-05-2021, 07:24 AM

Yesterday I read the obits in the last V8 times and saw a few friends. Today I was informed that Kermit Cross, Kerk on here, passed away. Kermit was one of the founding members of RG5 with Lee Abernathy? founder of Lebarron Bonney.
Kermit was a wealth of knowledge and attended many national meets. I believe he had a passion for 35s but it was a 32 he drove cross country with Charlie Gunn in 2005, or close to that.

TJ · 06-05-2021, 08:48 AM

Frank, thanks for the info. Kermit was a great guy and a dedicated V-8er.

Tim Ayers · 06-05-2021, 09:36 AM

I'm sorry to hear of Kermit's passing. My condolences to his family and friends.

reagen · 06-05-2021, 09:53 AM

R i p

DavidG · 06-05-2021, 10:45 AM

One of the good guys, a friend, and a real loss to the hobby. May he rest in peace.

VeryTangled · 06-05-2021, 11:01 AM

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I remember Kermit. Our paths crossed multiple times. He was a member of my 'road family.' He rode shotgun with me on a tour in 2014. I also spent time with him at Fitchburg. He was a fine gentleman who educated a punk like me. I recall the conversation or dispute about the value of a 1935 steering wheel during our last encounter at his booth at Hershey. Our hobby is lesser for his passing and I will miss the big guy.

JM 35 Sedan · 06-05-2021, 11:16 AM

He was a good guy and friend. We swapped a lot of '35 Ford parts back and forth. Always stopped by his spaces at Hershey, Pa and Fitchburg, Mass to chat. Rest in peace Kermit.

Don Rogers · 06-05-2021, 11:19 AM

Rest in peace Kermit. I was looking forward to seeing you again at Hershey this year. I always enjoyed our visits.

Holeshot · 06-05-2021, 05:06 PM

Sad news, rest in peace Kermit. The world was a better place with you in it.

HD · 06-05-2021, 06:25 PM

Kermit Cross services, Thursday 3-6 H.L. Farmer Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill,Ma. Funeral Friday 10AM

Pat/Ohio · 06-06-2021, 07:54 AM

Rest in peace Kermit! I have crossed paths with Kermit at National Meets. Loved his '32 painted Washington Blue!

Pat

32phil · 06-06-2021, 08:30 AM

Always enjoyed speaking to Kermit.
Fixed up a bunch of locks for him over the years.
It was a pleasure visiting with him at Hershey.
RIP Kermit
see ya on the other side.

John R · 06-06-2021, 12:43 PM

I always made a point of stopping at his Hershey spot to chat. A great guy always willing to dispense wisdom based on his many years of driving his 32 Tudor. He will be missed.

Fordestes · 06-06-2021, 01:58 PM

R.I.P my friend

OldGold360 · 06-07-2021, 12:58 AM

This is sad news. I spoke with him a week or two ago. He purchased one of my pedal plates for his pickup. I never met him, but just speaking with him on the phone I could tell he was someone I would’ve liked to have met. RIP Kermit.

06-05-2021, 07:24 AM	#1
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Another loss Yesterday I read the obits in the last V8 times and saw a few friends. Today I was informed that Kermit Cross, Kerk on here, passed away. Kermit was one of the founding members of RG5 with Lee Abernathy? founder of Lebarron Bonney. Kermit was a wealth of knowledge and attended many national meets. I believe he had a passion for 35s but it was a 32 he drove cross country with Charlie Gunn in 2005, or close to that. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

06-05-2021, 08:48 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,562	Re: Another loss Frank, thanks for the info. Kermit was a great guy and a dedicated V-8er.

06-05-2021, 09:36 AM	#3
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,918	Re: Another loss I'm sorry to hear of Kermit's passing. My condolences to his family and friends.

06-05-2021, 09:53 AM	#4
reagen Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: north,royalton ohio Posts: 92	Re: Another loss R i p

06-05-2021, 10:45 AM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: Another loss One of the good guys, a friend, and a real loss to the hobby. May he rest in peace.

06-05-2021, 11:01 AM	#6
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,395	Re: Another loss Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I remember Kermit. Our paths crossed multiple times. He was a member of my 'road family.' He rode shotgun with me on a tour in 2014. I also spent time with him at Fitchburg. He was a fine gentleman who educated a punk like me. I recall the conversation or dispute about the value of a 1935 steering wheel during our last encounter at his booth at Hershey. Our hobby is lesser for his passing and I will miss the big guy. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum? Last edited by VeryTangled; 06-05-2021 at 05:27 PM. Reason: Other posters reminded me of good times.

06-05-2021, 11:16 AM	#7
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,876	Re: Another loss He was a good guy and friend. We swapped a lot of '35 Ford parts back and forth. Always stopped by his spaces at Hershey, Pa and Fitchburg, Mass to chat. Rest in peace Kermit. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

06-05-2021, 11:19 AM	#8
Don Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wildwood, MO. (near St. Louis) Posts: 1,816	Re: Another loss Rest in peace Kermit. I was looking forward to seeing you again at Hershey this year. I always enjoyed our visits.

06-05-2021, 05:06 PM	#9
Holeshot Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Aliaga,Turkey Posts: 77	Re: Another loss Sad news, rest in peace Kermit. The world was a better place with you in it.

06-05-2021, 06:25 PM	#10
HD Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 995	Re: Another loss Kermit Cross services, Thursday 3-6 H.L. Farmer Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill,Ma. Funeral Friday 10AM

06-06-2021, 07:54 AM	#11
Pat/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, OH/Lakeland, FL Posts: 988	Re: Another loss Rest in peace Kermit! I have crossed paths with Kermit at National Meets. Loved his '32 painted Washington Blue! Pat

06-06-2021, 08:30 AM	#12
32phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montgomery, NY & Port St. Lucie Florida Posts: 975	Re: Another loss Always enjoyed speaking to Kermit. Fixed up a bunch of locks for him over the years. It was a pleasure visiting with him at Hershey. RIP Kermit see ya on the other side. __________________ Early Ford Lock & Key Service https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583

06-06-2021, 12:43 PM	#13
John R Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Washington, DC Posts: 589	Re: Another loss I always made a point of stopping at his Hershey spot to chat. A great guy always willing to dispense wisdom based on his many years of driving his 32 Tudor. He will be missed. __________________ Those who do not move do not die, but are they not already dead?

06-06-2021, 01:58 PM	#14
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 931	Re: Another loss R.I.P my friend

06-07-2021, 12:58 AM	#15
OldGold360 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: SW WA Posts: 693	Re: Another loss This is sad news. I spoke with him a week or two ago. He purchased one of my pedal plates for his pickup. I never met him, but just speaking with him on the phone I could tell he was someone I would’ve liked to have met. RIP Kermit.