 CROSS, GRANVILLE J. passed away Sunday, March 30th and is survived by Charlotte, his wife of 57 years; sons Michael & Paul; his daughter Tammy; grandchildren Christopher, Dominique & Alexis; and a host of great-grandchildren. Granville grew up in Chicago, Illinois and played the trombone in the Chicago Symphony Youth Orchestra thereby acquiring a love of music. He attended Illinois Institute of Technology for two years and then joined the Air Force and became an Air Traffic Controller. He was sent by the Air Force to Michigan State University where he earned a degree in Criminal Justice and graduated with high honors. Granville then became an officer in the Air Force and was stationed in Vietnam in 1968 during the Tet Offensive where he earned the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and numerous other commendations. Upon leaving Vietnam, the Air Force sent him back to Michigan State for his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice. He served as Chief of Police on many United States Air Force Bases and was sent to the Armed Forces Staff College before being assigned as Chief of Law Enforcement for HQ USAFE Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. Granville retired from the Air Force as a Lt. Colonel in 1982 and lived in Spain for five years before retiring in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In addition to his outstanding career in the military, Granville was an adjunct instructor of criminal justice at the University of Dayton, Webster University, Troy State University and six community colleges. He also taught ROTC at North Carolina A&T State University. Granville was an active member of First Church of Christ, Scientists Albuquerque. He was a member of the Democratic Party and served as a delegate at the New Mexico State Convention. He was also a member of the Sierra Club, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, ACLU, and was a tutor with the Albuquerque Reads Program. Granville was an avid golfer, bowler and sports enthusiast. His favorite teams were the Chicago Bears and Bulls. He will be remembered as an unbeatable card player. As requested by Granville, there will not be a memorial service. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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