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Jack McKenzie Obituary
Jack H. Mckenzie
Bonita Springs, FL
Jack Harris McKenzie, University of Illinois (UI) Dean Emeritus of the College of Fine and Applied Arts (1971 to 1991), teacher, percussionist, composer and conductor, passed away peacefully at home in Bonita Springs, FL on his 80th birthday surrounded by his family.
McKenzie was born on November 11, 1930 to Thelma Lura and Fred F. McKenzie of Springfield, MO.
McKenzie was a founding member of the international Percussive Arts Society and initiated the Matched Grip movement in the United States.
Devoted husband of Patricia for 60 years; extraordinary father of six: Janet Graber (Stephen) of Morgantown, WV; James McKenzie (Julie) of Mequon, WI; Judith Cassidy (Jack) of Lehigh Acres, FL; Jill Trees (Joseph) of Bonita Springs, FL; Julia Furlong (Matthew) of Galveston, TX; and Jennifer Barkley (Phillip) of Gainesville, FL; adored grandfather of 16; and darling brother of Billie Jean White (Joe) of Rogersville, MO.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be directed toward scholarships at the University of Illinois School of Music; the Percussive Arts Society or the Bower School of Music at Florida Gulf Coast University.
The family is planning a memorial service for a later date.
For online condolences, please visit www.fullerfuneralhome.com.
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