Charles Jack Cross, Sr., 92, of Denton, Emeritus Professor of Education, died May 12, 2017, in Denton. He worked at UNT from 1955 to 1990 in a variety of positions, including professor of secondary education and chairman of the division of secondary and elementary education. He also served as the first president of the Faculty Senate and received the President’s Service Award. He was a mentor for 19 doctoral students. He also was active in the Denton Rotary Club and American Heart Association. After he retired, he enjoyed traveling, playing golf and spending time with his family. Before coming to North Texas, he worked as a high school science teacher and instructor at the University of Arkansas. He received his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Arkansas and served three years in the U.S. Army Air Corps.