of Marshall, AR
September 9, 1935 - January 13, 2019
Mylza ''Ben'' Lindon McCrackin, age 83 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, January 13th, 2019 at Highland Court. He was born on September 9th, 1935 in Jesup, Arkansas to Delzo McCrackin and Hettie Mullen McCrackin.
Mylza graduated from Strawberry High School in 1957. He entered the United States Army in 1958 and was stationed at White Sand Missile Range in New Mexico. After his military service he spent time working in Indiana with a brother. In 1962 Mylza married Judy Ellis, who was from Ravenden, Arkansas. They moved to Marshall, Arkansas in 1964 where ''Ben'' managed the Ben Franklin store for twenty-five years. After the store closed in 1989 he worked at various jobs in and around Marshall. Mylza loved meeting people and visiting with friends. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and taking his son Todd along with him on these trips. He was a Christian and was baptized in July of 2016. ''Ben'' was active in the Jaycee's and the Marshall Volunteer Fire Department. His 25 years as manager of Ben Franklin led to many friendships and memories. He enjoyed and loved his family, especially his two granddaughters.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Judy McCrackin of the home; his son, Todd McCrackin and wife Jennifer of Cassville, Missouri; two granddaughters, Madry and Marianne; and one sister, Genevee Green of Batesville, Arkansas.
Mylza is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Coy, Keith and J.D. McCrackin; and an infant sister, Louise McCrackin.
Funeral services for ''Ben'' will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Clayton Lesley officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Joe Carl Sullivan, Mike Cash, Kenneth Daniel, Charles Wilson, Bill McEntire and Larry Cotton. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Wells, Stan Ott, Jack Treat, Lloyd Depriest, Harald Tilley, Johnny Neel and Lamar Horton. At the family's request, donations may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305 or visit apda@apdaparkinson.org.
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17 Condolence(s)
Rudy Wright
Friday, January 18, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Kristin Johns
Thursday, January 17, 2019
I love you both with all my heart. I have alot of good memories created, and including you and Ben. He was an amazing person to know, and an even better friend to get life lessons from. He's greatly missed.
Kristin Johns
Gail Hamilton
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Judy and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Mike and Gail
Burt, Jackie, Kim & "Bubba"
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
"Ben" , a good friend and mentor. Ben and Judy always so friendly to the kids in the store. We will miss you. God's speed to Judy and Todd and family. Love Always
Brenda Bryan Dishaw
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Dear Judy and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of Mac's passing. I worked for you guys for 4 1/2 years. I miss that little store on the corner of the square. He was a good boss. I thought a lot of him. I still remember the story of his fishing trip for Northern Pike. It got better every time he told it. It was funny watching him wrap packages at store at Christmas time, the Basketballs were the worst. I have a lot of good memories from the time I worked there. My love and prays are with you. Brenda and Family
Sherri Tyler
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort.
Bentley and Bethel Massey
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Judy and Family,
So sorry for your loss, Prayers for comfort and peace
during this difficult time.
Jack & Edna Treat
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Bob Deffenbaugh
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Todd,
You have our condolences at this difficult time.
Bob and Lisa
Judy MullenSchreckhise,Jane Wallace,and Carroll Mullen
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
so sorry to here about Mylza he will be greatly missed may God be with you and Todd at this time.
Trisch DePriest
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Ben was a good man.
Thoughts and prayers to you and Todd
Barbara Smith
Monday, January 14, 2019
Ben was a super nice guy. He had a smile for everyone he met. He never knew a stranger. He will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you.
Brenda Lewis
Monday, January 14, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Ben was aGreat man and a friend to everyone.
John Richmond
Monday, January 14, 2019
Mrs. Judy, I am so sorry about Mr. McCrackin. Our prayers are with you at this time.
BK Lynn Oneal
Monday, January 14, 2019
My deepest condolences go out to the family. My brother, Nelson and Todd would always play together when we were in town and went to visit our Aunt May, and Uncle Burl Ott. Nelson passed away on Super bowl Sunday, in 2013, at the age of 47, two weeks before he would have turned 48. May God with the family during this time, and always.
Respectfully,
B.K. "Lynn" O'Neal
Scott & Jackie Tumbleson
Monday, January 14, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Ben always had a smile on his face. Prayers for the family.
Holly Kemp
Monday, January 14, 2019
Bless you both. You are both in my prayers. Thank you both for your service. You earned better.