Harry Burton Gross was born May 9, 1928 in Hutchins, Texas and passed from this life on November 1, 2026 in Terrell, Texas.

Harry graduated from Wilmer-Hutchins High School in 1946 and studied Architectural Design at the hands of a professional designer in Dallas. He was a builder of many things, a fisherman, and a member of Lancaster Club Lake. Harry cared a lot about his community as well. He was one of the original volunteer firefighters for Hutchins. He also served as Mayor and sat on several city boards and committees throughout his life. Along with serving, that man loved a museum! Harry read every plaque and every information board on every item on display. He loved spending time deep in history. When he wasn’t serving his community or reading about past events, he was lending a helping hand and assisting whomever, whenever, and for whatever he may be needed.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patsy Jean Davis Gross; his father, Daniel Phil Gross; and his mother, Agnes Lucile Graupner Gross.

Harry is survived by his daughter, Vicky Pearson; her children, Alicia Spraggins and husband Jerry, Jana Pearson, and Mykel Ann Mania and husband Michael; their children, Andrew Dean and wife Nicole, Thomas Dean, Catelyn Crane, Neigh Crane, Haley Durham, and Carson Mania; and their children, Harper Dean, William Dean, Ariana Crane, Teddie Crane, Madison Crane, Emorie Houston, and Legend Busby.

He is also survived by his son, Harry B. Gross Jr. and wife Becky; their children, Tiffany Carter and husband Darren, Phillip Gross; and their children, Aydan Pugh and wife Rachael, Kaitlynn Pugh, and Lucas Pugh.

Harry also leaves behind his youngest son, Robert A. Gross and wife Kristan; their children, Bobby Gross and wife Val, April Anderson and husband Jason, Zachary Zeilan and wife Sarah, Dylan Zeilan and wife Riley, and Levi Zeilan and wife Nikki; and their children, Brody, Braelynn, Brayden, and Brayson Gross, Jackson and Axel Anderson, and Zoey, Elijah, Finn, Evander, Ellie, and Emmie Zeilan.

Harry additionally is survived by his youngest daughter, Christy Wendt and husband Del; their children, Michelle Stephenson and husband Marshall, Ryan Lynch and wife Lauren, Scott Wendt, Kristi Fryer and husband Brad, and Brittany Kotzur and husband Richard; and their children, Connor, Maddie, and Sadie Stephenson, Nicholas and Abigail Lynch, Tyler, Samantha, and Will Fryer, and Alexis, Vivi, Trevor, Raven, and Maia Kotzur.

A celebration of Harry’s life will be from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at the Hutchins Community Senior Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Harry’s honor to your local Volunteer Fire Department.