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Thomas McCracken Obituary
Greer - Thomas "Tom" Lee McCracken, 83, husband of Frances Childers McCracken for 64 years, went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 14, 2020.
Mr. McCracken was born in Rock Hill to the late Paul R. and Helene Ennis McCracken. He attended the University of South Carolina and was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church. He worked for Snyder's Auto Sales for 40 years. Tom enjoyed football, golf and fishing and was a lifetime member of the Gamecock Club.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four daughters, Cindy Harrison (Tony), Teri Hyer, Patricia Abbott (Tommy) and Kaye McCracken (Pal); nine grandchildren, Brian Abbott, Justin Abbott (Melissa), Tristan Abbott, TJ Abbott, Ashley Harton (Jesse), Lee Harrison (Jamie), Taylor Howe (Jamey), Brittany Howe, and McKenzie Hyer (Clayton) and thirteen great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 am Wednesday in the mausoleum chapel at Graceland East Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 107 Westpark Blvd, Columbia, SC 29210.
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Matt Harris
August 29, 2020
Tom McCracken
For years, Tom and Frances have been the most wonderfully dear neighbors! Recently they acquired a golf cart. One morning, I was returning from a bike ride and rode passed their house. In their garage, on the back of the golf cart sat Tom and Francis enjoying some biscuits that Tom had gone out and gotten! It was a sight as precious as you’ll ever see! That’s how they’ve always been! As lovely as possible!
Always interested in how everyone was doing and what was going-on! Always eager to visit when passing-by in the car, out in the yard, or in the back from deck to deck! Always a pleasant joy! Not just with us but with everyone!
No doubt, Tom’s greatest regret was having to leave his beloved Frances behind! Just as he was always working to improve his domain, I’m sure that he is preparing a special heavenly place for Frances! With a beautiful family, their house was always filled with love and even more so on holidays! What a great bunch! Every once in a while we’d get a little loud! But Frances would always tell us that it was OK when our music got too loud! She’d say, “we just turn ours up louder”!
Not so sure about recently, but at one time Tom enjoyed going out and buying a lottery ticket! Let’s rejoice our good friend, husband, father, grandfather, and many other deserving titles as if he just won the Grand Prize! Surely he has been greeted with praise for a job well done!
We all miss Tom and look forward to seeing him again! He’ll definitely be there to welcome us! Don’t even question it! Easily recognizable, he’ll be the one wearing the University of South Carolina’s Garnet and Black!
Love from Austin, Cathy, Matt, and Mikie
Matt Harris
August 29, 2020
Tom McCracken
For years, Tom and Frances have been the most wonderfully dear neighbors! Recently they acquired a golf cart. One morning, I was returning from a bike ride and rode passed their house. In their garage, on the back of the golf cart sat Tom and Francis enjoying some biscuits that Tom had gone out and gotten! It was a sight as precious as you’ll ever see! That’s how they’ve always been! As lovely as possible!
Always interested in how everyone was doing and what was going-on! Always eager to visit when passing-by in the car, out in the yard, or in the back from deck to deck! Always a pleasant joy! Not just with us but with everyone!
No doubt, Tom’s greatest regret was having to leave his beloved Frances behind! Just as he was always working to improve his domain, I’m sure that he is preparing a special heavenly place for Frances! With a beautiful family, their house was always filled with love and even more so on holidays! What a great bunch! Every once in a while we’d get a little loud! But Frances would always tell us that it was OK when our music got too loud! She’d say, “we just turn ours up louder”!
Not so sure about recently, but at one time Tom enjoyed going out and buying a lottery ticket! Let’s rejoice our good friend, husband, father, grandfather, and many other deserving titles as if he just won the Grand Prize! Surely he has been greeted with praise for a job well done!
We all miss Tom and look forward to seeing him again! He’ll definitely be there to welcome us! Don’t even question it! Easily recognizable, he’ll be the one wearing the University of South Carolina’s Garnet and Black!
Love from Austin, Cathy, Matt, and Mikie
Charlie Smith
August 18, 2020
We love you guys so much and we are so sorry for your loss. Everyone has been & will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charlie & Misty Smith
Dale Watts
August 18, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ashley Harton
August 17, 2020
I love you Granddaddy! Nothing will ever be the same without you.
Ken
August 17, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Don Yager
August 17, 2020
The best part of living inTaylor’s was having friend like Tom.we really enjoyed some great times . He will never be forgotten . Frances my prayers are with you and the girls
David Brady
August 17, 2020
Sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I had just talked with him a about a week ago. I'm glad I had a chance to catch up with him. I'll always remember him and the way he took care of me in my early days at Snyder's. How times have flown by. My prayers are with the entire family. He will be missed.
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