Orville Ford McCracken

Orville Ford McCracken, age 90, of Madison Heights, MI, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at his home. Orville was born November 20, 1934 in Bad Axe, MI to Thomas & Dorothy (Dobson) McCracken. He married Jennie O'Brian Hall October 10, 2012 in Vegas. They have been together 50 yrs.

Orville is survived by his wife, Jennie O'Brian Hall; his brother Ronnie McCracken; his 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Orville was preceded in death by his parents, his children; Daniel, Denise, Laurie, Susan & Catherine, and his siblings; Robert, Lloyd, Earl, Jerry, and grandchildren Ryan and Jessica.

Orville enjoyed Racing and Cars, he was a dirt track driver for many years and love to work on cars. He also loved to ride his Harley and rode until he just couldn't do it anymore.

A Visitation will be held Friday, January 17, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071.