Doyle Lawrence McCracken, 97, of Bella Vista, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sept. 24, 2025. He was born in Waynesville, NC on Aug. 31, 1928, to Blake McCracken and Mora Justice.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edith, of 65 years;  sister, Selma Trantham; brother, Vaughn McCracken; and three children, David, Jean and Derry.

He is survived by brother, Lynden; three children, Vickie Gibby of Bella Vista, AR, Daryl McCracken of Kings Mountain, NC and Kevin McCracken of Charlotte, NC; 12 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held for the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Green House Cottages of Northwest Arkansas – Attn: Activity Fund, 1303 NE Legacy Pkwy, Bentonville AR 72712.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory.