Gerald G. "Jerry" McCracken

Gerald G. “Jerry” McCracken, 93, of Shelbyville, passed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home.

He was born July 1, 1931, in Richmond, the son of Gilbert and Georgia C. (Baker) McCracken. On April 21, 1962, he married his wife of 62 years, Martha Karen Davis, and she survives.

In addition to Martha, Jerry is survived by his daughter, Marci Hungerford and husband, Mace, of Waldron; son, J. Michael McCracken and wife, Lyn, of Utah; grandchildren, Morgan Hungerford, Madigan Hungerford, Rachael Kowallis and husband, Kory, Daniel McCracken and wife, McKenna, Jared McCracken, Natalie Crump and husband, Janson, and Nick McCracken and wife, Anja; great-grandchildren, Charlotte Kowallis, Grey Kowallis, Milo Kowallis, Maverick McCracken, Brooks McCracken and Lennon McCracken, and Baby Crump due 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joanne Hartman; and grandson, Jonathan McCracken.

In 1949, Jerry graduated from Shelbyville High School.

He was a member of the First Christian Church.

Jerry was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in England.

He retired in 1996, having worked as the Assistant Vice President of Shelby National Bank, co-owning the Blue River Lanes and car sales at Sandman Brothers.

Jerry was also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks and American Legion Post No. 70.

He enjoyed going golfing and fishing. Jerry liked all sports, he especially enjoyed watching Indiana University Basketball and the Indiana Pacers.

Jerry loved to spend time with his grandchildren.

A gathering of friends and family will be from 2 to 3 pm, Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

The Celebration of Jerry’s life will follow at 3 pm, Saturday at the funeral home, with Rev. Ralph Botte officiating.

Jerry’s family would like to express a special thank you to Kylie, Amy and Olivia with Our Hospice of South Central Indiana and to Gracie with Infinity.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 118 W. Washington St., Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Jerry’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.