Clinton J. “Joe” McKenzie, Jr, 75, of Accident, MD, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at home, after a 6-months battle of pancreatic cancer.
Born April 4, 1947, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Clinton J., Sr. and Mary E. McKenzie. He was also preceded in death by an infant grandson, Atticus Joseph McKenzie; and daughter-in-law, Krista Rochelle McKenzie.
Mr. McKenzie taught for 40 years as a history teacher with the Garrett County Board of Education. He also loved to coach and was the offensive football line coach for 20 years and the Girls JR. Varsity basketball coach for 10 years, ending with a 20-0 season.
Joe served in the Maryland Army National Guard, 141st Engineering Battalion for 6 years and was a member of the American Legion for 52 years.
He is survived by his wonderful, caring and loving wife of 54 years, Arlene McKenzie; two sons, William Scott McKenzie and Andrew Joseph McKenzie, both of Accident; and our precious wonderful granddaughter, Anais “Ani” McKenzie.
“I would like to thank all the family and friends, all the prayer lines I was on who prayed for me and my family. Thanks also to those who visited me at Ruby and at home. Special thanks for my “special farmer neighbors” who took care of my hay, cattle and calves during my illness.
God Bless you all,” Joe
Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, MD, on Monday, September 5, 2022, from 2-6 p.m. A private family graveside service will be held with Military Graveside Rites accorded by Grantsville Post 214, American Legion. Everyone is invited to a reception at the Deep Creek Fire Hall on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the
American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, NHS Athletic Dept., 86 Pride Parkway, Accident, MD 21520 or the Deep Creek Vol. Fire Dept., P.O. Box 419, McHenry, MD 21541.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.