Daren Ray McKenzie's Obituary
Daren Ray McKenzie07/30/1934-01/05/2023Nicknames: Grump & Mack
Daren was born in Johnson County Kentucky. He currently resided in Wurtland Kentucky. Daren was preceded in death by his wife Karla Y. McKenzie; children JD McKenzie, and Regina McKenzie; siblings Clista M Pelfrey-Salyer, Emma Joy Kazee, and Jack McKenzie; parents Beulah McKenzie & Ray McKenzie.
Daren is survived by his daughter Megan McKenzie-Butler, and his grandson Joey McKenzie-Butler.
Daren loved all of his nieces, nephews and cousins. He always wanted them to feel loved and special. Daren was a Christian. He was also a big Kentucky Wildcat Fan, and he loved getting his grandson Joey Kentucky outfits. He also loved playing the harmonica for Joey too. Daren loved animals, and his current animals will continue to enjoy the rest of their lives with his daughter Megan and Grandson Joey. He had a love for fishing and golfing. He would share those activities with some of his best friends. The friends that Daren made were not just friends but family, and he loved them. He was proud of his friends and all of their accomplishments. He was in the United States Navy, and he was a member of the VFW Post 6878. He was also a member of the Elks and worked for Ashland Oil until he was able to retire.
Special thanks to Jade at KDMC for being such a compassionate nurse and caring for not just Daren but his daughter Megan as well.
A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Hall Funeral Home & Crematory in Proctorville, OH . Condolences may be expressed at www.ehallfuneralhome.com
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