Jerry Wayne Mckenzie

Jerry Wayne McKenzie, 73, beloved husband and father, slipped quietly away March 15, 2016 in Denton, Texas with his family by his side. Born June 4, 1942 in Perryton, Texas, he was one of three children born to Karl and Juanita McKenzie.

Betty, his wife of 52 years, survives him. Jerry is also survived by his son Jeffrey and daughter-in-law Johnna and granddaughter Kaitlyn, of Prosper, Texas and his daughter and son-in-law Debra and Stephen Kosarek and grandson Michael, of Argyle, Texas. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Leon McKenzie, a sister Jean Taylor, and nephew Bobby McKenzie.

After graduating from the University of North Texas, Jerry built a very successful career in sales nationally and internationally. A true Texan, he was our best ambassador wherever he traveled.
Jerry rarely met a stranger, be it at the coffee shop or in Europe. His sunny nature and joy for living transformed customers and clients into lifelong friends. His sense of honesty, fair play, and staying true to what is right guided his life, whether in business or at home.

When not working, he could be found on his farm, enjoying life with his family. He nurtured the land and left everything better than when he started. More importantly, he loved sacrificially and made sure his wife and children knew how much they were loved.

A celebration of Jerry’s life will held at Saturday 10:30 AM, March 19, 2016, at Callisburg United Methodist Church. Pastor Karen Martinez will officiate. Interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro, Texas. The family will be available for visitation at the church on Saturday at 10:00 AM. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charity benefiting children.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. - 2 Timothy 4:7