Norman “Ted” F. McCracken, 69, of Abingdon, Va., passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at his home with his loved ones beside him.
Ted was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was retired from Westinghouse.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Landon and Lena Mae McCracken; brothers, Jim and Curtis McCracken; sisters, Catherine Tool, Sue Widener, Glenna Watson, Francis Williams and Linda Tibbet.
Survivors include his sons, Doug McCracken of San Diego, Calif., and Daniel (Danny) McCracken and wife, Christy; stepson, James (Marty) Holloway and wife, Alice, all of Abingdon, Va.; special grandson, Austin Holloway who loved spending time with Ted and thought of him as father; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Bill McCracken and wife, Pat; sisters, Becky Yarbough and husband, Nat, Ethel Mason, Ann Akers and Bobbie Lucker.
The family would like to thank Southwest Home Nursing, Northgate Pharmacy and a very special friend, Jim Gates.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2017, at Frost Funeral Home. Family and friends will then travel in procession to Maple Grove Cemetery in Washington County, Va., for a graveside service with Pastor Junior Gobble officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the funeral home to assist with expenses.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.frostfuneralhome.com
FROST FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, ABINGDON, IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY.