By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Monday, December 26, 2022

    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and

    Tuesday, December 27, 2022

    10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Hosselton Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL

  • Service

    Tuesday, December 27, 2022

    11:00 am

    Hosselton Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Albert Ray McCracken, 72, of Cisne, IL passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at his home.

    Albert was born February 14, 1950, in Cisne, IL to William Eugene and Eleanor Fay (Williams) McCracken. He married Eva Clodfelter  on December 27, 1975, in Parkersburg, IL and she survives.

    Albert worked many years at Roadmaster as a press operator and later for Alliance Farms in Mt. Erie and Wabash Valley Service Company in Cisne, IL. He was also the owner and operator of B & M Carriers, Enterprise Pallet, and McCracken Farms.

    He loved hunting, fishing, and was skilled in woodworking and welding. Albert most enjoyed visiting with family and friends and spending time with his kids and grandkids. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to help anyone.

    Albert is survived by his wife, Eva McCracken of Cisne, IL; daughters, Candy (Danny) Ray, Geff, IL, Jennifer (Patrick) Harvey, Fairfield, IL, and Julie (Scott) Williams, Bridgeport, IL; grandchildren, Derek (Vicki) Ray and Tiffany (Brent) Bayley, both of Mt. Erie, IL, Michael Lane (Alexi) Harvey and Bristol Mae Harvey, both of Fairfield, IL, Dyllan and Allex Williams, both of Bridgeport, IL;  and five great grandchildren.

    Preceding him in death were his parents; sister Donna Jean Wendling; and one great grandson.

    Visitation: Monday, December 26, 2022, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Tuesday, December 27, 2022, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am, at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

    Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 27, 2022, 11:00 am, at the funeral home.

    Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield, IL.

    Memorials may be given to Mt. Erie Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at
    www.meridithfuneralhome.com

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

     

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3 Condolences
 
  1. Tali Smith / December 21, 2022 at 12:56 pm

    RIP Albert! He was a wonderful conversationalist and just a good guy. Sorry for you loss.

  2. Vicky Strange / December 21, 2022 at 2:34 pm

    Eva, I am so sorry for your loss. Angela called me last night to let me know. Prayers of peach and comfort for you and your family.
    Vicky (Gray) Strange

  3. Angela Davis / December 22, 2022 at 9:56 am

    Eva, Jennifer, Julie and families, I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed dearly. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

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