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McKENZIE Richard H. McKenzie, 75, of London, died Friday in Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus. He retired from the State of Ohio Corrections and Adult Parole Authority after 31 years. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth (Violet) McKenzie; sons, Richard L. (Melinda) McKenzie of London, Thomas H. McKenzie of West Jefferson and Mark A. (Nancy) McKenzie of Delaware; grandchildren, Jerod (Darcie) McKenzie, Landon (Stacey) McKenzie, Stacey McKenzie, Whitney McKenzie and Jacob McKenzie; sister, Margaret Glassburn of Mechanicsburg; nieces and nephews. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, London, with Rev. Wendel Deyo officiating. Interment follows in Somerford Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Friends of the Madison County Parks and Trails, PO Box 308, London, Ohio 43140. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jun. 10, 2007.

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Joseph Iguchi

June 12, 2007

My deepest condolences and sympathy to the family.

Bob and Joanne Darling

June 11, 2007

Dick and I were friends and classmates in high school and Joanne and Ruth were friends and co-workers at the telephone company. I recall seeing Dick when he was in the hospital several years ago at the same time as my dad. We wish you strength and God's blessings in your time of sorrow.

Tricia and Bud Callihan

June 11, 2007

Jerod and Darcie, I'm sorry for your loss.

Paul (Bud) Hunter

June 11, 2007

From a teamate and classmate. I have missed Dick at all of our class reunions and such over the years but I do remember him well. A moment from the past stands out in my mind. In our junior year we were playing a much larger Westerville team and Dick scored an ealry toucdown on a trick play called the "swinging gate". Dick caught a pass and streaked into the end zone.
Bud Hunter

Kevin & Carlene Wright

June 10, 2007

What has always stood out about Richard was his level of commitment in whatever he was doing. He always gave his all. It's evident from 52 years of marriage, helping men turn their lives around or the countless hours of volunteering in our community. He will be greatly missed. Ruth, our prayers to you.
Kevin & " Charlie " Wright.

Henry and Caroline Blaskie

June 10, 2007

Deepest sympathy to friends and family for your loss. God bless.

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