Eugene L. McCracken

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Celebrating the life of
Eugene L. McCrackenAugust 09, 1932 - March 03, 2014

Savannah- Eugene Luke McCracken was born in Savannah in 1932, son of the late John and Estelle Powers McCracken. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1950 and from Armstrong Junior College two years later. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree at Mercer University in 1954 and his Bachelor of Laws Degree at the University of Georgia Law School in 1957. He was admitted to the bar in 1958 and opened his general practice of law in Savannah. In 1965 he married Helen Kelly Morekis.

McCracken served as assistant district attorney from 1962 to 1963 and served as judge pro tem. of Juvenile Court from 1974 to 1980. He was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in 1978. He is a member of the St. Andrew's Society of Savannah.

He served as president of the Hibernian Society of Savannah, 2004-2005. During his term as president, he organized the first Valentine's Day Dinner Party for Hibernian Wives, it being held at the Savannah Golf Club. He was the first president of the society to organize a committee to prepare for its 200th Anniversary Celebration. He personally invited Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to speak at the society's Annual Dinner in 2005. He also played a central part as member of the committee which planned and held the banquet which celebrated the centennial of the joint meeting of the Hibernian Society and St. Andrew's Society 1908-2008. In addition, he served on the board of directors of the United Way of Savannah, 1973-1974; board of directors of Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1966-1968;
member of the Chatham County Zoning Board of Appeals, 1967-1970; president of Armstrong State College Alumni Association, 1973 and 1983; president of the Family Counseling Center of Savannah, 1964-1965;president of the Sertoma Club of Savannah, 1965-1966; and member of the board of directors of the Humane Society of Savannah, 1978-1980. He was named Savannah's Outstanding Young Man of the Year for 1966 and received the Sword of Hope Award from the Chatham County Cancer Society in 1967.

Politically astute, McCracken has been a member of the Chatham County Republican Party since 1978.He served as chairman of the County Republican Party, 1985-1987; chairman of the First
Congressional District of Georgia Republican Party, 1987-1989; and was a regular delegate to the Republican National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, 1988.
The 192nd anniversary dinner of the Hibernian Society featured the following speakers: the Rev.
Mark Noonan, president of All Hallows College, Dublin, Ireland, who returned the toast to "The Day We Celebrate; and Dick Yarbrough, columnist for the Atlanta Journal, an inveterate fan of the University of Georgia Dawgs who returned the toast "To The United States of America."
The 193rd anniversary dinner featured the Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M., president of The Catholic University of America, who returned the toast to "The Day We Celebrate" and Georgia's Governor George Ervin "Sonny" Perdue III, who returned the toast to "The United States of America."

Gene is survived by Helen, his wife of fifty years and a brother, John McCracken who lives in Charleston. His only sister, Mary, died last year. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins, and many beloved relatives in western Kentucky on his father's side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Bonaventure Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made in Gene's memory to any charity dedicated to relieving child abuse or cruelty to animals.

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I am writing to express the deepest condolences of the entire SCAD family in the passing of Eugene, a highly regarded and dearly missed member of the Savannah community. May the light of his legacy and remarkable life comfort those he left behind. In sympathy, Paula Wallace SCAD President and Cofounder

- Paula Wallace, Savannah, GA

With deepest sympathy to the family for their loss and our prayers

- Salas Family, Savannah, GA

Sorry for your loss. I worked for Mr.McCracken back when J. Walter Cowart was there,that was many years ago. Will keep you in our prayers.

- Joyce D.Meek, Savannah, GA

To the family of Mr. Eugene McCracken from the family of the late Walter Ambrose, we are so very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We just know that they are together again, swapping jokes and telling stories like they used to do! God bless you and yours....

- Laura Ambrose, Savannah, GA

Helen, We were sorry to learn of Gene's death. He will be sorely missed by his remaining Benedictine classmates of 1950. May the Lord by with you and him. Bob and Susan Oetgen

- Bob Oetgen, Guyton, GA

Helen, please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I have many fond memories of spending time with Gene when we were in the Sertoma Club together.

- Richard Edwards, Savannah, GA

Helen, We are very saddened by your loss. He was indeed a southern gentleman and will be missed by the entire community. He was a part of 48th Street, and a dear, dear friend of Bill Murphy. Billy and Jenann Murphy T. Remeta

- Jenann and Billy Remeta, Tybee Island, GA

So very sorry to hear of your loss - just wanted you to know - you are in my prayers - Kay

- Kay Silver, Hollywood, FL

Helen, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your whole family are in my prayers. Love, Carol Dutton Giles

- Carol Dutton Giles, savannah, GA

Dear Helen, Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Gene was such a wonderful man and will be missed. Please know what a blessing you have always been to him and what inspiration you two have been to others by your exemplary lives. May we all leave such a legacy. Patty Carson Gignilliat

- Patty Carson Gignilliat, SAVANNAH, GA

Dear Helen, Sending you heartfelt sympathies and condolences on the bereavement of Gene. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Delores Brady & Family, Savannah, GA

Helen, we are so sorry for your loss. gene was a wonderful person and a very close friend. he will be deeply missed.

- m ichael and nancy sievers, savannah, GA

With deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to 'swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8

- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA

Helen, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have lost a very, very dear friend. Mac will be missed so very much. We loved both of you. Love, Jim and Jo

- Jim and Jo McLaughlin, Savannah, GA

Dear Helen, This brings so much sadness to so many people,especially you.We have lost a dear friend of over 50 years.We all had so many happy occasions together.Please remember all of those as we all mourn Mac together.He will be missed by many from all walks of life.He was a good influence on our city,county and the legal profession.Please know we are here for you and you will be in our prayers going forward.

- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA

Dear Helen, We are truly saddened by Gene's passing and regret that we all could not have spent more time together. We hope Gene has access to old black and white movies, shelves full of old history books and a soundtrack of Strauss waltzes. We will miss him.

- Marion & Harry Sledge, Greensboro, NC

We are saddened to hear of his passing. He will be dearly missed. May God bring you comfort and peace. Our deepest sympathy. Jim & Julie Lewellyn

- Jim & Julie Lewellyn, Savannah, GA

I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person and friend. He has left a profound influence on me that will last my lifetime. I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. McCracken and her family in this difficult time.

- Lee Cheek, savannah, GA

Helen, David and I have very fond memories of Gene. He will be missed by many. We pray for peace for you and the family during this difficult time.

- David and Theresa Head Turner, Lecanto, FL