Gilbert McCracken Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gilbert McCracken of Cave City, Arkansas, who passed away on September 16, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Gilbert leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, J. R. "Pete" McCracken and Willie Faye Johnson McCracken; his sister Maureen Fontana; his grandchildren, Robby McCracken, Colton Bray and Sydney Bray; Erbin Perkey.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Perkey McCracken; his children, James Dale McCracken, Lisa Bray and Regina Hutchinson; and his siblings, Erbie Perkey, Jean McCracken and Barbara Qualls. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.