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Benjamin McKenzie Obituary
Benjamin "Ben" Patrick McKenzie, 35, of Bryan and Allegan, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 24, at Hillier Funeral Home. Services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday, October 25, at Hillier Funeral Home. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell, Mich.
Ben was born on April 12, 1974, in Plainwell, Mich., to Gary McKenzie and Mary Hudson. He was a proud Marine, having served in the U.S. Marines from 1992 to 1996. He worked for Nucor Steel in Jewett, Texas, for ten years, and was most recently employed by Rolligon/National Oil Well Varco.
He had a love of motorcycles and the open road. He also enjoyed playing billiards and spending time with his friends. His smile was contagious, it would light up a room the second he walked in.
He was always there for his family and friends and they for him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Benjamin and Hazel McKenzie and Fred and Patricia Clapper.
Survivors include his son, Blaine McKenzie; father, Gary McKenzie; mother and stepfather, Mary and Tom Hudson; sisters, Rachel McKenzie, Robin Souza and Karen Hettinger; brother, Thomas Hudson; fiancé, Erin Robison and her children, Taylor and Andrew Medina; beloved friends, Travis Hines and Cody Post; and numerous other friends and family members.
Memorials may be to Ben's son, Blaine, in care of Hillier Funeral Home.
Please view and sign the guestbook at www.hillierfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Donna Hoover
October 27, 2009
Goodbye Ben. May you Rest in Peace. It was a pleasure to know you. God Bless you and yours.
Donna B. Hoover
Kayce & Wes Dannar
October 27, 2009
We loved Ben so much, and his smile and conversation will be greatly missed. We are very sorry for your lose.
ASHLEE PINEDA
October 25, 2009
MY FRIEND...BEN YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. YOUR SMILE..YOUR CHARM WAS SO INFECTIOUS...YOUR SPIRIT LIFTED SO MANY PEOPLE. NOW YOU GET TO WATCH OVER ALL OF US IN A GLORIOUS PLACE. WE WILL SEE YOU MY FRIEND IN EVERY BEAUTIFUL DAY. I LOVE YOU BEN...ASHLEE, AIDAN & AMII LAYNE.
ERIN...MY FRIEND..MY FAMILY... I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, AND THROUGH GOD EVERYDAY WILL GET BETTER...YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN...HAVE FAITH MY LOVE.
FRIENDS FOREVER!!
ASHLEE
Joey (Tinman) LaCaze
October 24, 2009
To a very good friend and BROTHER in arms. You will be missed by all who came to know you and had the pleasure to be around you. GOD BLESS
Kelli Lemons-Dobbs
October 23, 2009
RIP Ben. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends. God Bless.
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