Fred Franklin Mckinzie
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Fred was born February 7, 1933 in Chilhowee, Missouri, the son of Walter Claire Sr. and Maude Sarah ( Wassmann ) McKinzie. He was a member of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. Fred worked at Sears for 40 years, retiring in September, 1990 as a Warehouse Superintendent. He was a member of the Oak Grove Campus of Grace United Methodist Church. Fred enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, spending time with his family and his cats, and he especially loved gardening.
Fred’s survivors include his wife of 62 years, Vertie McKinzie of the home; daughter, Anita McWhirt ( Rick ) of Lee’s Summit, Mo; two sons: Walter McKinzie ( Brenda ) of Oak Grove, and Alan McKinzie ( Phyllis ) of Richardson, TX; brother, Walter Claire McKinzie Jr. ( Sandra ) of Versailles, Mo; five grandchildren: Amanda McWhirt, Jeff McWhirt, Brian Hughes, Toby Young, and Chiarra McKinzie; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and numerous friends. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Betty Carter.
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