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John Samuel “Johnny” McCracken

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Birth	:	15 Dec 1925 McCormick, McCormick County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	22 May 2013 South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	McCormick City Cemetery, McCormick, McCormick County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.9081001, -82.2913971
Plot	:	Line VII Right Side Grave 9
Description	:	Johnny McCracken \| Visit Guest Book McCORMICK, S.C. - John Samuel Johnny McCracken, 87, husband of Nelda Hite McCracken, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. Born in McCormick, December 15, 1925, he was the son of the late Edmond Joye and Georgia Talbert McCracken. He was publisher and editor of the McCormick Messenger until he sold the paper in 1974. He continued to be a contributing writer. He worked as McCormick County Assessor until his retirement in 1992. He had also served as a McCormick County Commissioner and McCormick County School Superintendent.... Read More	Johnny McCracken \| Visit Guest Book McCORMICK, S.C. - John Samuel Johnny McCracken, 87, husband of Nelda Hite McCracken, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. Born in McCormick, December 15, 1925, he was the son of the late Edmond Joye and Georgia Talbert McCracken. He was publisher and editor of the McCormick Messenger until he sold the paper in 1974. He continued to be a contributing writer. He worked as McCormick County Assessor until his retirement in 1992. He had also served as a McCormick County Commissioner and McCormick County School Superintendent. He was a lifetime member of Mine Lodge 117. He enjoyed politics and was active in the Democratic Party. He was one of the early volunteer EMT's for the McCormick County EMS. Until his health failed, he was an active member of the McCormick United Methodist Church, having previously served as chairperson of the church council, chairperson of the PPRC, Sunday school teacher, and, most recently, church historian. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the European Theatre in the 7th Armored Division. He received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Vicki Dorn of McCormick; Janis Fuller and husband John, of Greenwood; Angela Campbell and husband Bill of Ball Ground, Ga; one son, Eddie McCracken of Marietta, Ga; four grandchildren: Austin and Bradley Fuller of Greenwood, Kristen and John Allen Campbell of Ball Ground. He was pre- deceased by a sister, Georgia Garrison and son-in-law, Tracy Dorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2013, at McCormick United Methodist Church with Rev. Athon Arant officiating. Burial will be in McCormick City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 26, 2013, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the McCormick United Methodist Church social hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to McCormick United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 267, McCormick, SC 29835 or HospiceCare of the Piedmont, 408 West Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. Strom Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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John Samuel “Johnny” McCracken's memorial is located at: McCormick City Cemetery, McCormick, McCormick County, USA.
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John Samuel “Johnny” McCracken death on 22 May 2013 in South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 33.9081001
Longitude: -82.2913971

Family Members:

Parent

Edmond Joye McCracken

(1892 - 1962)

Georgia Talbert McCracken

(1894 - 1987)

Siblings

Georgia Rose McCracken Garrison

(1931 - 2011)

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