Don McKenzie

MILFORD – Don McKenzie, 61, Syracuse, passed away Nov. 20, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born June 9, 1952, in Providence, RI, to John and Betty (Carpenter) McKenzie. On Nov. 1, 1980, he married Sandra Dawson, who survives. He worked as a purchasing manager throughout most of his professional career. He was most recently employed as a purchaser with Biomet. He was a loving husband and father. He served the Lord as a choir director and was also formerly a volunteer firefighter. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in New Paris. Also surviving are seven sons: Alexander (and spouse Chrissy), Nathaniel (and spouse Lydia), Caleb, Joshua, Matthew, Philip and Gideon McKenzie; four daughters: Heather (and spouse Steve) Casey, Sarah, Rachel and Anna McKenzie; four grandchildren; his mother; a sister, Virginia Melo; and two brothers: John and Steve McKenzie. He was preceded by his father. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Pastors Dan Haifley and Josh Weiland officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Plesant Cemetery. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.