Scielar Dupree

Mckenzie

Mr. Scielar Dupree McKenzie, Sr., age 19, a native of Jackson, AL and a resident of Gautier, MS was born April 13, 1999 to Melissa Diane Braggs and the late Hosie McKenzie. He departed the life May 25, 2018 in Jackson, AL.

As a child, Scielar attended St. Union Missionary Baptist Church, Jackson, AL. When the family relocated to Gautier, MS, he united with Bridge International Church. "Skii Koon", as he was affectionately called was employed with Waffle House. He was a real people person, loved to shop and dress, but most of all, he loved spending time and being with his children and family. Scilar's  favorite sport was basketball.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lorena Bettis.

He will forever be loved and cherished by his devoted family; mother, Melissa Braggs Jackson of Gautier, MS; one daughter, Sky'Jnae McKenzie of Pascagoula, MS; one son; Scielar Dupree McKenzie, Jr. of Gautier, MS; two sisters, Danayah Braggs and Cammi Jackson, both of Gautier, MS; maternal grandmother, Della Rencher, and maternal grandfather, Herbert Braggs, both of Gautier, MS.  Scielar will be missed by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends too numerous to name.

Viewing Friday, June 1, 2018, 1-6pm at Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Rd., Jackson, AL 36545. Viewing Saturday, June 2, 2018,9am until the 10am service at Mt. Olive #2 Missionary Baptist Church, 105 Griffin Street, Jackson, AL, Dr. S. E. Tullis, pastor; Bishop Tarvis Brown, eulogist. Following burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church. Those wishing to provide food for the family are asked to take it to the church Saturday morning.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.