Jack McKenzie
June 17, 2024 at 9:12 p.m.
Jack McKenzie, 84, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 2:52 a.m. in his residence with his family by his side.
He was born on Sept. 21, 1939, in Floyd County, Ky., to Joe and Maude Miller McKenzie.
He was united in marriage to Phyllis Rhue Shriver on Jan. 4, 1957. Phyllis passed away on Nov. 16, 2007.
Jack proudly served in United States Army from 1956 to 1959 as a signal core operator. He served in Germany for 26 months. He worked for Bertsch Vending Company as a supervisor in the maintenance department.
He enjoyed farming (for over 50 years), watching NASCAR racing, gardening, carpentry and he also loved to listen to county music. He started the third generation racing family in 1963 at the Warsaw Speedway. Larry Shriver got him started in racing. His son, Ron McKenzie, followed him and now his grandson, Zeke, is racing to carry on the legacy.
Jack will be lovingly remembered by his children: Mike (Von) Shepherd, Silver Lake; Tony McKenzie, Ron McKenzie, both of Claypool; and Cathy (David) Cox, Warsaw. His brothers and sisters: Edith (Terry) West, Warsaw; Larry (Sandy) McKenzie, Kansas; Earl (Dee) McKenzie, Warsaw; Erma Brandon, Warsaw; and Ethel (Larry) Stone, Argos; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also, a special granddaughter, Myra Pagan, for her loving care and compassion that she showed for her grandfather after her grandmother (Phyllis) passed away.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents; a son, Rick McKenzie; and a daughter-in-law, Hazel McKenzie; his brothers and sisters: Charles McKenzie, Opal Bradley, Oma Curtis, Vada Whitaker and Willie McKenzie.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at noon with a visitation with family and close friends starting at 10 a.m. to the time of the service at noon at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. The burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool, with military honors by the American Legion Post 258, Pierceton. Pastor William Whitaker will officiate the services.
The family kindly request the memorial donations to: VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, 2121 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Jack McKenzie, 84, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 2:52 a.m. in his residence with his family by his side.
He was born on Sept. 21, 1939, in Floyd County, Ky., to Joe and Maude Miller McKenzie.
He was united in marriage to Phyllis Rhue Shriver on Jan. 4, 1957. Phyllis passed away on Nov. 16, 2007.
Jack proudly served in United States Army from 1956 to 1959 as a signal core operator. He served in Germany for 26 months. He worked for Bertsch Vending Company as a supervisor in the maintenance department.
He enjoyed farming (for over 50 years), watching NASCAR racing, gardening, carpentry and he also loved to listen to county music. He started the third generation racing family in 1963 at the Warsaw Speedway. Larry Shriver got him started in racing. His son, Ron McKenzie, followed him and now his grandson, Zeke, is racing to carry on the legacy.
Jack will be lovingly remembered by his children: Mike (Von) Shepherd, Silver Lake; Tony McKenzie, Ron McKenzie, both of Claypool; and Cathy (David) Cox, Warsaw. His brothers and sisters: Edith (Terry) West, Warsaw; Larry (Sandy) McKenzie, Kansas; Earl (Dee) McKenzie, Warsaw; Erma Brandon, Warsaw; and Ethel (Larry) Stone, Argos; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also, a special granddaughter, Myra Pagan, for her loving care and compassion that she showed for her grandfather after her grandmother (Phyllis) passed away.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents; a son, Rick McKenzie; and a daughter-in-law, Hazel McKenzie; his brothers and sisters: Charles McKenzie, Opal Bradley, Oma Curtis, Vada Whitaker and Willie McKenzie.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at noon with a visitation with family and close friends starting at 10 a.m. to the time of the service at noon at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. The burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool, with military honors by the American Legion Post 258, Pierceton. Pastor William Whitaker will officiate the services.
The family kindly request the memorial donations to: VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, 2121 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.