Ernie P. Gross, 80, passed away May 12, 2023. Ernie was a loyal husband, brother and uncle. Heloved his family above all.

Ernie was the son of the late James "Abby" and Delphia Gross. He was also preceded in death by brothers, James, Oscar and Abner Jr. and sisters, Jewell, Judith andKathleen.Ernie was the husband of Diane Gross and is also survived by two sisters, Juanita Elder (Lyle) of White Plains, Maryland andFaye Wycoff (the late Carroll) of White Plains, Maryland; two brothers, JohnnieGross (Gerda) of Lexington, KY and David Gross (Polly) of War Creek, KY. Ernie is also survived by Diane's children, David Cerra(Christina), Erin Miller (Rob) and Christopher Cerra; as well as their grandchildren;Hannah, Molly, and Lindsey Cerra and Holden Miller.Ernie graduated from Oakdale Christian High School in 1962.After graduation he began his career with the F.B.I.He was drafted into the US Army in 1964 and was trained as an Air TrafficController.Following his training he was assigned to Vietnam.After he completed his Army career he returned to the F.B.I. and completed hiseducation, graduating from American University. Following his graduation, Erniebecame a Special Agent for the F.B.I. and retired in 1995.Ernie was a Freemason. He began his masonic journey in Breathitt County and isa life member of Potomac Lodge in Washington, DC, Springfield Lodge inSpringfield, VA and Kena Shrine in Fairfax, Virginia. Visitation for Ernie will begin Saturday, June 17, at 10:00 AM at Breathitt Funeral Home with the funeral servicebeginning at 12:00 PM with John Abner officiating. Following the funeral service, Ernie will be interred at the familycemetery located in War Creek, KY.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made tothe Alzheimers Association at alz.org.