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Bill McKENZIE Obituary
Bill McKenzie, 77, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away May 22, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born November 2, 1943, in Paintsville, Kentucky, the son of Willis and Ruth (Reed) McKenzie. Bill found
success in the auto business, but his greatest joy was being surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 57 years; Helen (Sinyard) McKenzie; children, Billy (Teresa) McKenzie, Valerie (Mike) Becker, Scott (Denise) Oliver; grandchildren, Tara (Brandon) Perkins, Kirsten (Pierce Newland) McKenzie,
Stephanie (Cameron) McKinley, Shawn Whited, Michael
Becker, Chad (Michelle) Becker, Brandon Oliver, Rebecca (Robert) Landrum and Rachel Deutscher; great-grandchildren, Madycin and Delaney Becker, Zoe, Matthew and Ezekiel Landrum, Connor and Hannah Deutscher; siblings, James (Carol) McKenzie, Kathy (John) Blair, Jani McKenzie, Debbie (Mike) Sammons; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends he considered extended family. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Oliver; a brother, Harry Dean McKenzie; a sister, Sue Simpkins; a niece, Deanna Galbert; his lifelong friend, Gordon Collinsworth and his parents. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Wednesday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held at 10:30AM Thursday in the funeral home with Pastor Glenn McIntosh officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.
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Julie Kay and Lil Prince Smithson
March 18, 2022
Bill was the salesman at Buckeye Ford in 1991 when I custom-ordered the 1992 silver F-350 diesel dually pickup truck. He asked why I wasn't smiling during the ordering process. I replied, "I don't usually smile when spending my money!" He was the real thing and someone I respected. I only just learned of his passing this afternoon from Howard Maynard (at Buckeye Ford). Bill, you and your sweet wife will be missed! God sure blessed me with having you as my salesman!
Doss & Mary L. Hall
May 25, 2021
Condolences for the McKenzie family, we are so sad to hear of Bill's passing. We know Bill is at peace and our prayers are for God's gentle spirit to comfort his loving family.
Alexandra Castle
May 25, 2021
Mr. McKenzie was one of my favorite customers in the pharmacy. I remember my first time waiting on him. When we found out we were both from Johnson County we had an inseparable bond. I'll always miss his jokes and life advice and hearing him tell Miss Helen about the "pharmacy girl from Flat Gap". My prayers go out to Miss Helen and the rest of the family.
Daniel L Pence
May 25, 2021
I met Bill Mckenzie in 2011 & he helped me so much & he was always joking with me. Im going to miss them days but in reality i know you're not in pain anymore r.i.p
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