Jeffrey Russell Crackel, 26, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 2, 2012. He attended Faith Memorial Church. Jeff was a loving father and enjoyed spending time with his children. He also loved to read and expressed a strong desire to counsel troubled youth. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William V. and Rita Mae Allen and Russell D. and Morj Crackel. He is survived by his parents, Jeffery and Trish Crackel; children, Kaylee A. Crackel and Keagyn E. Crackel; brother, Ryan Crackel and fiancé, Shae Stephens; girlfriend, Kayla Greene; and several loving aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 6, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at Grissom Funeral Home with Pastor David Riggs officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home prior to the service. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Crackel family guest book at www.grissomfh.net.