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William McKenzie Obituary

McKENZIE William (Billy Ray) McKenzie, age 69, of Sandy Hook, Ky., passed away September 15, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Mazie, Ky., on May 16, 1940, the son of Oakley and Mary (Holbrook) McKenzie. He is survived by two sons, William (Amy) and Dwayne; four daughters, Nancy, Lisa, Melissa and Michelle; several grandchildren, including Ian, Finn, Erica, and Joseph; two sisters, Barbara and Pat Jo; and friend and caregiver, Sue Cox. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Marvin and Don, and grandson Kevin. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday in the RADER-MCDONALD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 West Main Street, West Jefferson, Oh. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Glade May officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Sep. 17, 2009.

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September 21, 2009

My thoughts are with the family. I will
always remember Bill, he was a part of
my life for a time. If i had know he was ill or somewhere in Cols. i would have gone to see him, was on vacation and Sarah told me so couldn't come to the viewing. He's in a better place now. Polly Zimmer

SARAH CLEVENGER

September 18, 2009

MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO BILLY RAY'S FAMILY. HE WAS SUCH A GOOD PERSON AND A KIND PERSON. HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.
SARAH CLEVENGER

Lisa McKenzie

September 18, 2009

Peace,Prayers,& Blessings

duane mckenzie

September 18, 2009

I Love You DAD

Duane and Chris Mckenzie

September 18, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Christine McKenzie

September 18, 2009

I did not get a chance to meet Bill, he is my husband's (Duane) father but my husband is a great man so his father must of been a great man too.
Christine McKenzie, Lorain Ohio

Lisa mckenzie

September 17, 2009

love you Dad

Christine McKenzie

September 17, 2009

I never got a chance to meet Bill but he was my husband's father and my husband (Duane)is a great man so I'm sure Bill was too.
Christine McKenzie Lorain Ohio

September 17, 2009

September 17,2009

So sorry about Billy's passing.
I rember going to school with him at Martha, Ky. many years ago.
He was a lot of fun and a grest kid. My sincere sympathy goes out to all the family.

Juanita (Ferguson) Castle-Ison
London, Oh.

LARRY FINLEY

September 17, 2009

DURING THE 1950'S I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH A BILL MCKENZIE IN GROVE CITY, OHIO. IS THIS THE SAME BILL MCKENZIE? IF SO, I REMEMBER BILL QUITE WELL AND HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND. SINCE GRADUATION OUR CLASS HAD LOST CONTACT WITH HIM. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS IS THE SAME BILL. THE AGE IS CORRECT.

LARRY FINLEY [email protected]

Patty Sladek

September 17, 2009

I miss you, bub.
My love goes with you.
Pat

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