Richard McCracken

GULF SHORESRichard McCracken, (RD) age 82 of Gulf Shores, AL passed away on November 19, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean (Phillips) McCracken; a daughter, Jeanny (Gilpin) and husband, Eddy of Salem, VA; a son, Richard and wife Dedra of Helena, AL; grandchildren Kyle (and Kellee) Gilpin, Kirk (and Kacy) Gilpin, and Abby McCracken. He had 4 great-grandchildren: Brody, Karlee, Connor, and Charlie Kate.  Richard graduated from Greene County High School in 1954 and attended The University of Alabama. After he and Jean married on December 18, 1955, they moved to Fayette, AL where Richard enjoyed a distinguished 29 year career as Dean of Finance in the Junior College System of Alabama. After retiring in 1996, he spent the remainder of his life in Gulf Shores, AL enjoying his favorite hobbies such as deep sea fishing, volunteering at his church, and spending time with his family, the most important thing to Richard. Services will be held at the Oyster Bay Baptist Church in Gulf Shores on Tuesday, November 22, with Pastor Jerry Peebles presiding. The family will accept friends and family for visitation at 10:00 at the church building with services following at 11:00. Burial will be on Wednesday in Tuscaloosa County. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Oyster Bay Baptist Church Building Fund in his memory.  ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.2551 S. McKENZIEFOLEY, AL  36535