Ricky McCracken Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ricky McCracken (Charleston, West Virginia), who passed away on May 1, 2025 at the age of 67. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Mille McCracken Dodson; his wife Shirley McCracken; his sister Verna Osborne; his father-in-law Ray Newman; and his sister-in-law Denise Baker.

He is survived by: his sons, Ryan (Pam Newman) and Travis (Michelle McCracken); his grandsons, Isaac, Reece McCracken of Wilmington and Collin Newman of Walterboro; his sister Debbie; his brother-in-law Ray Parsons of Nitro; his mother-in-law Betty Newman of Belle; and his brothers-in-law, Donnie Newman, Kris, Kesha Newman of Belle and Todd Baker of Charleston. He is also survived by nephews, cousins, and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Rick's memory to the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice at http://www.lifecare.org or call 910-796-7900.