William L. McKenzie

WILLIAM L. MCKENZIE William L. McKenzie, 81, of Hobe Sound, FL, beloved husband of Patricia McKenzie,
lost his battle from a blood disorder on June 27, 2014. Bill was born in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Madeira High School in Cincinnati and the University of Cincinnati in 1958, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Bill also served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Bill worked for the Baxter Corporation for 30 years in various roles in sales and management. His love was his children, grandchildren and his Yorkie (Rusty). He enjoyed playing golf and tennis and travel with his wife Pat. Some of their favorite destinations were the New England area, North Carolina mountains, Lake Tahoe, Florida Keys and the California coastline. Bill is survived by his sons Rod (Susan), Chris (Lisa) and daughter Cindy Gray (Chris), seven grandchildren, two brothers Jack (Jackie), Michael (Marlene) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved son Danny, his parents, Fred and June McKenzie and several aunts and uncles. We wish to express our gratitude to the Hospice team and Family Care for their loving attention. Services will be held at Young & Prill Chapel, 6801 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL. 34997, Saturday, July 19th at 10am. A private family celebration of his life will be held after the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, Fl. 34997 or the American Cancer Society. A guest registry may be signed at www.youngandprill.com.