Ralph McKENZIE

1927 - 2017

McKENZIE Sr., Ralph "Bay Bay" 90, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April, 20, 2017 with his family by his side at Oakwood Village Heritage Point, Springfield, Ohio. Ralph was born January 18, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama. He moved to Springfield, Ohio at a young age and graduated from Springfield High School in 1945. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. On April, 22, 1950 he married Hazel E. McKenzie and had four children. He retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base with 39 Years of Service and post retirement was employed with Systems Applied Sciences Corporation (SASC) for 10 Years. He enjoyed being with his family and friends. He also enjoyed reading, music, traveling and gardening. Just recently Ralph gave his life to Christ and joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Ralph is survived by his children Cheryl (Scott) Logan of Columbus, OH, Jacqueline (Matthew) Clay of Springfield, OH, Rosalyn McKenzie of Springfield, OH, and Ralph, Jr. (Alana) McKenzie, of Indianapolis, IN,; granddaughter Kellye Hickman and great granddaughter Kierra Sanders, two brothers Shallie (Cearmease) Bey of Fort Worth, TX and Larry Bey of Atlanta, GA. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife Hazel E. McKenzie in 2002; his parents Presley McKenzie and Velma Bey; brother Rufus McKenzie. A private celebration of life service will be held with Pastor Ernest Brown officiating. The family would like to express their appreciation for the care and compassion shown to Mr. McKenzie from the staff at Oakwood Village Heritage Point. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oakwood Village Heritage Point 1500 Villa Rd., Springfield, OH. You may express condolences at www.littletonandrue.com.