1926
Clifford
2022
Clifford Mccracken
January 28, 1926 — August 24, 2022
Clifford G. McCracken, 96, of Clearfield died on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at his home.
He was born on January 28, 1926 in Lumber City, a son of the late Cortez 'Jinks' and Elizabeth 'Bessie' (Lippert) McCracken.
Mr. McCracken was employed as a machinist at NARCO, retiring in 1988 after 40 years of service.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post #6 and a life member of the Robert Ferguson Post #842 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Curwensville.
Also, he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #812, Clearfield, the Loyal Order of Moose, Curwensville and the Fraternal Order of Police Post Lodge #51 of Bald Eagle.
Mr. McCracken served with the U. S. Army during WWII and earned a bronze star and the US Army Combat Infantryman Badge.
He is survived by eight children, Catherine Brown of Clearfield, Gerald L. McCracken and wife Joanne of Clearfield, Linda Fink and husband Jeff of Clearfield, Andrew McCracken and wife Glenda of Warren, OH, Harold 'Howdy' McCracken and wife Lori of Brenham, TX, Russell 'Rusty' McCracken and wife Diane of Curwensville, Scott McCracken and wife Lori of Hurricane, WV and Joseph McCracken of Clearfield; twenty four grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Missy McCracken of Philipsburg.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann McCracken on September 12, 2019. He was also preceded in death a son, Ronald McCracken; four sisters, Stancia Mullins, Virginia Wright, Louise Drought and Verna Tome; and five brothers, Howard, Cortez Jr., Harold, Robert and Paul McCracken.
A graveside military service will be held at the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11 AM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, 3825 Chestnut Street, #3110, Philadelphia, PA 19104; or to the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 South Front Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.
Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the on-line guest book go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
He was born on January 28, 1926 in Lumber City, a son of the late Cortez 'Jinks' and Elizabeth 'Bessie' (Lippert) McCracken.
Mr. McCracken was employed as a machinist at NARCO, retiring in 1988 after 40 years of service.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post #6 and a life member of the Robert Ferguson Post #842 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Curwensville.
Also, he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #812, Clearfield, the Loyal Order of Moose, Curwensville and the Fraternal Order of Police Post Lodge #51 of Bald Eagle.
Mr. McCracken served with the U. S. Army during WWII and earned a bronze star and the US Army Combat Infantryman Badge.
He is survived by eight children, Catherine Brown of Clearfield, Gerald L. McCracken and wife Joanne of Clearfield, Linda Fink and husband Jeff of Clearfield, Andrew McCracken and wife Glenda of Warren, OH, Harold 'Howdy' McCracken and wife Lori of Brenham, TX, Russell 'Rusty' McCracken and wife Diane of Curwensville, Scott McCracken and wife Lori of Hurricane, WV and Joseph McCracken of Clearfield; twenty four grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Missy McCracken of Philipsburg.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann McCracken on September 12, 2019. He was also preceded in death a son, Ronald McCracken; four sisters, Stancia Mullins, Virginia Wright, Louise Drought and Verna Tome; and five brothers, Howard, Cortez Jr., Harold, Robert and Paul McCracken.
A graveside military service will be held at the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11 AM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, 3825 Chestnut Street, #3110, Philadelphia, PA 19104; or to the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 South Front Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.
Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the on-line guest book go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Clifford Mccracken, please visit our flower store.
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