Richard Franklin McCracken, 85, of Piney Point, MD died at his home on December 23, 2012. Born on July 19, 1927, in Beaufort, SC, he was the son of the late Colby Mitchell Calvin McCracken and Dorothy Davis McCracken.

On October 26, 1945, Richard enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he proudly served his country as a Private First Class until his honorable discharge on April 3, 1947.

On November 12, 1988, he married his beloved wife, Isabella Judith McCracken, at Lincolnia Methodist Church in Alexandria, VA.

In 1989, Richard and his wife began spending weekends in St. Mary's County. In 1992, they moved from Alexandria, VA, and made St. Mary's there home of residence.

He was self-employed for 43 years as a paint contractor.

He enjoyed fishing and boating, until his boat sunk in Hurricane Isabel. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, Julian Ayres, Christian Alfonso and Julia Alfonso. He was a member of the St. George's Island Improvement Association.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by nine children and his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his three brothers and two sisters.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.