Adrian J. Gross, age 20, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 2:44 AM at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.

He was born on August 1, 2000 in Lima, Ohio to Michael Gross and Jessica Spradlin.   His father and step mother, Michael and Jeni Gross survive in Ada and his mother and step father, Jessica and Adam Nichols survive in Foraker.

Adrian could build anything.  He had a huge heart and loved animals.  He would do anything for anybody.

Also surviving are his four brothers: Ashton Mundy of Kenton, Damien Nichols of McGuffey, Gauge Bailey of McGuffey and Billy Nichols of Kenton; seven sisters: Faith Foster of Lima, Bruklyn Nichols of Columbus, Alissa Nichols of Columbus, Tessy Nichols of Columbus, Selena Nichols of Foraker, Isabella Gross of Texas and Mia Gross of Texas; an aunt, Brianna (Gary) Johnson of Tennessee; paternal grandfather, Jim Gross; and maternal great grandparents: Ralph Spradlin and Mable Moore.

Adrian was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Jane Gross; maternal grandparents: Linda Spradlin and Jim Spradlin; and maternal great grandmother, Vivian Spradlin.

Attendance will be restricted at the funeral and visitation based on space to accommodate social distancing requirements.  Face coverings must be worn while attending visitation and service.

Private family services will be held at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger with Pastor Phil Walker officiating.  Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.  The funeral service for Adrian will be live streamed on the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook Page beginning at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hardin County Humane Society, P.O. Box 108, Kenton, Ohio 43326.