Alan Craker Obituary
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Alan was entering 7th grade at Barnesville Middle School. He was a very charismatic boy with a big smile. He talked a ton. He loved gym and science class and was a straight A student. Some of his favorite things were hunting and playing sports, including football, baseball, and basketball. He was a quarterback on his football team since third grade. He was a pitcher and a catcher for his baseball team. One of his life goals was to play baseball for the Cleveland Guardians. Alan had a ton of friends, his brother, Logan was his best friend. He loved his dogs, Waylon and Willie. He was a great leader and was always helping other kids. Every morning Alan started his day by asking, "what are we doing on the farm today?" He loved being outside.
Alan is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lorin Craker; maternal great-grandfather, Alan Cox whom was his namesake.
Alan is survived by his parents; older brother, Logan Craker; paternal grandmother, Nancy Craker of Spring Creek, Pennsylvania; maternal grandparents, Jeff (Laurie) Cox of Corry, Pennsylvania and Marla Cox of Asheboro, North Carolina; maternal great-grandmother, Hazel Cox of Corry, Pennsylvania; uncles, Cody Craker of Taylorstown, Pennsylvania and Joe (Jenny) Cox of Asheboro, North Carolina, and a aunt, Brianna (Chris) Brunecz of Columbia, South Carolina; great-aunt, Ardith Williams of Corry, Pennsylvania and several cousins and extended family members.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 5pm at the Barnesville High School Auditorium with Corey Powell officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home 319. N. Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alan's memory to the Barnesville Atheltic Department, c/o Junior High Boys Sports, 910 Shamrock Dr., Barnesville, Ohio.
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Jason and Gina Horan
August 8, 2022
Our very deepest sympathies for a very special boy! May you find solace in the future that God only takes the most special to be with him so early.
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers!
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Sikora Family
August 6, 2022
Dear Craker Family,
We do not know your family personally, but our son Tate is Alan´s age and played basketball against him numerous times. He spoke very highly of Alan, and thought he was a great athlete! We are heartbroken to hear of your unspeakable and tragic loss. Please know,although we may be strangers, our son thought very highly of your Alan. He touched our sons life with his kindness and genuine,kind spirit in the short time they were acquainted. Our hearts are heavy and broken for you all. You are in our prayers, fly high with the angels Alan
Adam,Jennifer&Tate Sikora (Cambridge,Oh)
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