Howard Gail Gross, 65, of Irvine, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017. A native of Estill County, he was born on April 21st, 1952 to the late Roy and Florence Dixon Gross. He loved motorcycles, dogs and taking long walks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Florence Gross; his brother, Larry Gross; his sisters, Earline Woolery, Marlene Gross and Dorsey Ellen Gross. Survivors include his sons, Roy Gross and Keith (Anna) Gross; his daughter, Vickie Norton (Christopher Davidson); his grandchildren, Whitney Norton, Scott Allen, Alexis Gross and Baby Gross; his many nieces and nephews, Gina Barnett, Tony Gross, Howard Dwayne Gross, Tommy Gross, Jr., Crystal Gross, Maricia Gross, Danny Jo Gross, Ashley Gross, Larry Earl Gross, Marlene Faye Gross, Preston Gross, Justin Gross, Michael Gross, Brandon Woolery and Billie Melissa Foster; his brothers, Tommy and Roy Gross, Jr.; and many aunts, uncles and friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 at 1PM at the Stacy Lane Pentecostal Church with Bro. Jason Riddle officiating.