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Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 25, 2010.

Thomas R. McCracken Sr. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. Mr. Thomas R. McCracken Sr., a former resident of Washington County, Va., passed away on April 23, 2010, in Columbia, S.C. Mr. McCracken was born on Dec. 13, 1944, in Washington County, Va. He was a dairy farmer in Washington County, Va., and in South Carolina for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna "Gracie" Pickel McCracken; and one brother, Everette McCracken. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Mike O'Neill of Columbia, S.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas "Tommy" Jr. and Brenda McCracken of Newberry, S.C.; four grandchildren, Casey and wife Tonya Avery, Justin Avery, Zachary Avery, and Lucas McCracken; one great-grandson, Chancellor Avery; four sisters, Louise McVey, Nettie Parris, Mary Pippens and husband Albert and Gladys Hodgson and husband Carl; one brother, Isaac McCracken and wife Dixie; and his mother-in-law, Nell Pickel of Lexington, S.C. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at the Rooty Branch Cemetery in Bristol Tennessee, with Rev. John R. "Bobby" Branch officiating. Online condolences may be submitted at www.frostfuneralhome.com Frost Funeral Home of Abingdon, VA (1-276-628-2131), is honored to serve the family of Mr. Thomas R. McCracken Sr.

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