Bryan Nelson McKenzie's Obituary
Bryan Nelson McKenzie
Bryan Nelson McKenzie was born on February 26, 1963, at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 25, 2014 at his beloved cabin in the woods. He was a special man, with a loving family and many friends.
At age 21, he had a three- wheeler accident that caused a closed head injury and left him with many physical challenges. He was blessed with 30 years of additional life that he lived to the fullest, with a positive outlook, and never complaining. He lived in Longview the past 43 years and attended Longview High School.
He is survived by a very special friend and companion, Charlotte P. Crouch. His parents, Jerry and Katherine McKenzie, Longview; sister and brother-in-law, Shannon and John Fell, Longview; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kevin and Lisa McKenzie, Huntsville, and Darin and Kathy McKenzie, Montgomery; nine nieces and nephews; Keith McKenzie, Matthew McKenzie, Colin McKenzie, Lauren McKenzie, Maci McKenzie, Wade Fell, Hannah Fell, Madison McKenzie and Abbie McKenzie.
Funeral services for Bryan will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Burial will follow in Rosewood Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
His family is so grateful to all his Facebook friends, for they enriched his life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas, or to the charity of your choice.
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