Donald Thomas McKenzie

August 25, 1935 - October 11, 2013

Obituary

Mr. Donald Thomas McKenzie, died Friday, October 11, 2013 at NEA Baptist Memorial in Jonesboro at the age of 78 years, 1 month and 16 days. He was born, Sunday, August 25, 1935 in Marked Tree, Ark., and lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. Mr. McKenzie was a retired contractor, veteran of the U.S. Army, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church near Trumann. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Joshua Thomas McKenzie, two brothers, Travis and Otis McKenzie and his parents, John Edward and Elzia Arbell McCrory McKenzie. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elwanda Jo Roberts McKenzie of the home; one daughter, Karen Elizabeth (Beth) and husband Roger Josam of Jonesboro; one son, Thomas Mitchell and wife Sheila McKenzie of Monette, Ark., one brother, Willie Gene McKenzie of Trumann; 4 grandchildren, Lauren Sawyer, Cody McKenzie, Alexandria Saunders and Andrew Josam; and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Tuesday morning at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rev. Larry Loggins officiating. Burial will follow in the Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Jerry Lowery, Lamon Moye, Gene Terry, Matt Valentine, Bill Wagner, Jay Roberts, Larry McMullin and Robert Bufford. Honorary pallbearers will be men of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Mark Roberts, Lee Teague, Carl Whitt, Ted Boyer and Jerry Treadaway. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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"Elwanda:It has been a blessing and privilege to have many good memories of both you and Donald over the years since 1959. Our Love to you. Russell & Wanda

Wanda & Russell Agee, Shelbyville, Tennessee

October 21, 2013

"Sorry to hear of Donald's passing.Prayer's for the family. Raymell Jones McCarty

Raymell Jones McCarty, Tyler Tx

October 16, 2013

"So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughs and prayers go out to each of you.

Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR

October 15, 2013

"So sorry to hear about Don. We all loved him and his family very much. Would love to hear him and granddaughter sing "Salted Dog" again. Reunions were very special until we got too old to have them. Love to all of you!!!

Jane Townsend Partin, Philadelphia, Ms

October 15, 2013

"I have special memories of McKenzie Reunions in Clarendon. We all enjoyed the singing from you and Don. Don was such an interesting person and could always put us in a "spell" when telling his stories. He was a good Christian man and we all loved him! God bless you Edwinna & family! We love you too!!

Anita Allen Rumbo-Hays, Mt Enterprise, TX

October 15, 2013

"RIP Donald - our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Rita & Joe Hanna and Anita & Jimmy Hays, Dallas, Texas

October 15, 2013

"Beth, I was so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. I will be praying for you and your family.Kelly Henry Stewart

Kelly Stewart, Alabama

October 15, 2013

"To the family of Donald I am so sorry for your lost, my prays are with each of you.

Diana Milligan, Trumann, Arl

October 14, 2013

"Keeping family and friends in our prayers.

Robert Earl and Carolyn Austin, Trumann,Ar.

October 14, 2013

"Dear Elwanda, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I lost mine October 1, 2007. I wanted to come to visitation but I find it was not convenient for me. I hope you remember me from working with you at Water and Sewer all those years ago. I have had a good life with going on to college and then getting married and having two children. I trust as you grief for your husband that you lean on the Lord and let him help you with his comfort. He has help me thru these years without my husband. You will be in my thoughts. God Bless.

Shirley McClaughlin Redd, Jonesboro, AR

October 14, 2013

"Peaceful rest, Donald...peace, love and prayers for all your family...

Stan and Sharon Cragg, Conway, AR

October 14, 2013

"So sorry to hear about Donald.You are in my prayers.Diana Williams Jones

Diana Williams Jones, Saltillo, MS

October 13, 2013

"Dear Elwanda,My deepest regrets. Donald was a dear friend. Please know that my prayers are with you during this time of grief. Love, Joe Crozier, Jr.

Joe Crozier, Jr., Crossville, TN

October 13, 2013