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Brian McKenzie Obituary


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McKENZIE, Brian Douglas age 51, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away October 29, 2009 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1958 in Middletown, Ohio and lived here all his life. He was employed at Kohls Warehouse. Preceding him in death were his parents, Grace and Victor McKenzie and his paternal grandmother, Eva Pitts McKenzie. He is survived by three children, Jeremy McKenzie, Ryan McKenzie, and Luciana McKenzie; one granddaughter, Malia McKenzie; one brother, Lonnie McKenzie; one sister, Debra McKenzie and Paul Martin; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, followed by Funeral Services at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Stephen Carney officiating. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery, Middletown, Ohio. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown.

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Published by Journal-News on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Jessie Dennis

November 10, 2009

We are so sorry about you loss. Our familes have not seen each other in years, but you are often in our thoughts.
The Dennis Family

Beverly Crihfield

November 6, 2009

I was so saddened to hear about Brian's passing.
I have known Brian for so many years, we played together as kids at Maple Park Elementary School.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family.
Rest in Peace Brian.....

Laura Crihfield Spencer

November 4, 2009

I GREW UP WITH BRIAN.IT WAS A SHOCK TO HEAR WHAT HAPPEN.HE IS IN GODS HANDS NOW.OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY..

Tom South

November 3, 2009

Debbie & Lonnie;
This is Tom South and mother (Mildred)We want to let you know we are really SORRY for this tragic loss of Brian, we haven`t seen any of you for so long, but we still remember you and want you to know we care..
Tom South & Mildred Knutson

JODI & ED HUFFINE

November 3, 2009

LONNIE&SHEILA, I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER..I HOPE THAT YOU REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES YOU SHARED AND IT HELPS EASE THE PAIN. I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS IN THE DAYS AHEAD. IF YOU GUYS NEED ME IN ANY WAY ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CALL.
R.I.P. BRIAN U WILL BE MISSED!

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