James Crose Obituary James Edward Crose, 71 of Mansfield Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 after a long, hard fought battle with liver cancer. Ed was born January 23rd, 1953 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was the beloved son of Gardie and Cynthia (Brannam) Crose. He drove a truck for 35+ years, his handle was 'Bald Eagle', and retired, then worked as a shack security guard for the Steel Mill and always enjoyed work. In his free time, he loved to spend time with his family and friends. He has always had a passion for riding his motorcycles and scooters. He liked to fish, or talk about fishing, but most of all, gambling! He was always playing slots! Ed leaves behind his sons, James Edward Crose, Eric and wife Kisha Crose, along with daughters, Cynthia 'Cindy' Greene, Lila (Matt) Young, Sandy Rush, and April Moyer; his brother George Crose; sisters Linda Bartram, Chubb (Anthony) Crisco, Evelyn Simmons and Joyce Hiener, grandchildren Isabelle Osborne, AbbiGail Crose, Lily Crose, Henry Greene, Amelia Cover, Mireya Pack, Houston, Gracelyn, Clay, Scarlett Adkins, Tommy Adkins, Lacy (Travis) Walton, Hailey Holmes, and a great grandson Henry on the way; Nephews Rusty (Angie) Cox, Joey (Heather) Crose, Jerry (Tiffany) Crose and nieces Dora Cox, Rhonda Dindinger, Angie Thomas and Liz (Terry) Ward. He also left a special friend and ex-wife, Betty Jo Nicholson. He was preceded in death by his parents Gardie Crose and Cynthia 'Ellen 'Crose; sisters Sandy Porter, Martha Greer, and Wanda Copher; and brother Joe Crose. Family will receive guests on Saturday, December 7th 2024 from 11am-12pm at Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory - 33N Gamble St. Shelby, Ott 44875. Pastor Brian Phillips will officiate the funeral service on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 from 12pm-1pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Services Visitation Saturday December 7, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Barkdull Funeral Home 33 N. Gamble Street Shelby, OH 44875 Memorial Service Saturday December 7, 2024 12:00 PM Barkdull Funeral Home 33 N. Gamble Street Shelby, OH 44875