Michael David McCracken

Michael D. McCracken, age 63 of San Antonio and formerly of Beaumont, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He was born in Big Spring, Texas to Col. and Mrs. David McCracken on February 5, 1949.

Mike was involved with Boy Scouts of America and earned his Eagle Scout Award. Later he continued to help others earn their scout achievements.

Mike went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Recreational Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University. He worked in serving the community through non-profit organizations and church. Mike enjoyed meeting new people through sales and never met a stranger he didn't talk to.

Above all, his favorite thing was spending time with his family, grandkids and friends.

He was preceded in death by Charlie and Gray's mother, Catherine McCracken and his mother, Frances McCracken.

Mike is survived by his wife, Sandra L. McCracken; sons, Charles McCracken and wife, Lesley and Gray McCracken and wife, Katie; step-daughter, Kelly Blake and husband, Jamie; step-sons, Andrew Marcus and wife, Sarah and David Marcus and wife, Lana; grandchildren, Charles Dean McCracken, Lily McCracken and Becka Marcus; father, Col. David Lawrence McCracken, Jr. USAF (Ret.); sister, Candice Powers and brother, David Lawrence McCracken III and wife, Martha and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

He was a devoted husband, father, Peepaw and friend. The family wishes to extend their gratitude for all the love and support from family and friends. John 3:16

MEMORIAL SERVICE

MONDAY

DECEMBER 31, 2012

1:00 P.M.

BROUSSARD'S MORTUARY CHAPEL

1605 NORTH MAJOR DRIVE

BEAUMONT, TX 77706

Private innichment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Beaumont, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or Texas A&M 12th Man Foundation.