Loren W. McCracken was born September 27, 1948, in Neosho, Missouri, one of two sons to Leroy Earl and Mildred True (Richards) McCracken.  He entered into rest on July 10, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 74.  Loren was with the Mazzio's Corporation for over 40 years and owned the Neosho store for over twenty-five years prior to retirement.  He enjoyed country music, attending concerts, aquariums, gardening, and most of all, spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. On December 9, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Loren and Pam (Tupper) were united in marriage and she survives.  In addition to his wife of thirty-six years, Loren is survived by one son, Robert (Amy) McCracken of Ozark, Missouri; two grandchildren, Aiden and Eian McCracken; one brother, David (Kathleen) McCracken of Neosho, Missouri; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.  Loren is preceded in death by his parents.  A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 2 pm at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories.  Contributions in memory of Loren may be made to the Kidney Foundation, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO  64850.