JOHN C. MCCRACKEN
John C. McCracken age 70, of Brookville, died Friday, June 2, 2023, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident on May 4, 2023.
Born July 24, 1952, he was the son of the late Clyde O. and Joanne M. (Lee) McCracken. John was a graduate of the former Brookville High School, and a United States Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. John owned and operated John’s Barber Shop in Brookville for more than 35 years.
He was a lifelong member of the Brookville United Methodist Church, the Brookville Kiwanis Club, where he had served as Treasurer for many years, and had been active with the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion in Brookville. In his leisure time, he enjoyed sports and was a supporter of Franklin County High School athletics.
Survivors include a sister, Jane Fox of Plainfield, and a brother, Jerry McCracken of Covington, Kentucky; a nephew, Paul Fox of Ridgewood, New Jersey; as well as many friends and loyal customers of his Barber Shop.
John was preceded in death by his mother Joanne M. McCracken who died April 16, 2007, and his father, Clyde O. McCracken who died March 5, 2009.
Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Brookville United Methodist Church, 150 East 8TH Street, Brookville.
Rev. Steve Rundel, pastor of the Brookville United Methodist Church, will officiate the Funeral Services at 12 Noon, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Brookville United Methodist Church. Burial with full military graveside honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion, will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Brookville United Methodist Church or the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the McCracken family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.