William James

Mckenzie

Mr. William James "Doe" McKenzie, age 76, a native and resident of Jackson, AL, was born January 14, 1942 to the parentage of the late Henry Jack McKenzie and Callie Johnson McKenzie. He departed this life August 1, 2018 at his home.

He was a faithful member of Good Stone AME Zion Church, St. Stephens. He retired after many years of service with the City of Jackson. He was later employed in the maintenance department of Double Back Trucking Company of Jackson, AL.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie McKenzie; a son, Brian McKenzie; two sisters, Arlene M. Smith and Thelma L. Coleman; three brothers, Henry J. McKenzie, Joe C. McKenzie, and Mance M. McKenzie, Sr.

He will forever be cherished in the hearts of his loving and devoted family, step-son, Barry (Lenore) Kilpatrick of Snellville, GA; one sister, Lillie James of Jackson AL; one brother, Dave (Mable) McKenzie of Jackson, AL; eight grandchildren; one devoted grandson, Joshua (Tsar) Kimbell of Las Vegas, Nevada; seven great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews; one devoted nephew, Kendrick (Cynthia) James of Mobile, AL; three god daughters, Wilma Jones, Saniyah Jones and Abrielle Darrington; two sisters-in-law, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing Friday, August 3, 2018, 2 until 6pm at Andrews Funeral Home; viewing Saturday, August 4, 2018, 11am until the 1pm service at Star of Zion African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 714 Depot Road, Jackson, AL; Rev. Carrie Ervin, pastor; Rev. Juanita Johnson, eulogist. Following the interment ceremony in Woodlawn Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

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.