Francis Darrell McKenzie, passed away at his home on May 28, 2019. He was a Dry Wall Finisher for Triangle Drywall and a Baptist. He loved his work, hunting, fishing, baseball, cooking, and most of all his family.

He was preceded in death by his dad, J.W. McKinzie; and sister, Peggy Iyvonne Fulgham.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Charlice Box McKenzie of Sturgis, MS; daughter, Rachel McKenzie of Ridgeland, MS; son, Vincent McKenzie and wife Sara of Starkville, MS; his mother, Frances Ivy McKinzie; sisters, Alice Valrette Barham(Clay), Harriet Elaine Fulton, Shelia Talley; and brothers, James Paul McKenzie(Coleen), Robert McKenzie(Patricia), Jake McKenzie(Loretta), Bill McKenzie(Joleen), Ernest Presley McKenzie(Nora), and Loy McKenzie..

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS and also Friday one hour prior to the service. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Welch Funeral Home. Rev. Jeff Morgan will conduct the service. Burial will be in Blythe Creek Cemetery in Mathiston, MS.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.