GMC, US Navy, retired, July 6, 2002, of Corfu, NY, age 43, son of Patricia and the late John D., II; father of Angela (Dennis) Parrish, Amanda McCracken (fiance Louis McIntyre), and John D., IV; brother of Sandy McCracken, Terry (Roy) Armstrong, Beth Incavo and Dean (Denise) McCracken; step-grandfather of Bonnie and Kevin Parrish; best friend of James (Cheryl) Bradfield. Friends may call today from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CHILD'S FUNERAL HOME, 10 Eckerson Ave, Akron, NY (542-8888). Graveside services with military honors will be held in Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. McCracken was a 20 year veteran of the US Navy. Memorials may be made to the VA Hospital in Buffalo.