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McKinzie, Brian B.

September 18, 1954 –
 March 19, 2014

Obituary

Brian Barton McKinzie (1954-2014) Brian Barton McKinzie of The Colony, TX, born September 18, 1954 in Moline, IL passed away at home on March 19, 2014, with his family by his side.  He was preceded in death by his loving father Duane Barton McKinzie. Those left to remember and miss Brian include: his loving wife, Christina Ward McKinzie, his two beautiful daughters Meggan McKinzie Quinones and Hayley McKinzie Williams, his amazing mother Claire McKinzie of East Moline IL., his devoted sister Karen McKinzie of Irving, TX, his two step-daughters Misti Pace-Krahl and Allie Krahl Parker, his niece Elizabeth McKinzie Mahan of Keller, TX and his nephew Austin Barton Ward, of Austin, TX, and a host of extended family members and friends. Brian will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. In celebration of Brian’s life a service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday March 29, 2014 at Aria Cremation and Funeral Home, 19310 Preston Road Dallas, TX. 75252, with a tree planting ceremony to follow. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Kiki
    23 Mar 2014
    3:59pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

    Kathy Daley
    23 Mar 2014
    7:21pm

    RIP. GOD bless Brian & prayers to all the family.May God give you comfort & peace. Kathy Hughes Daley

    cam and deb claney
    23 Mar 2014
    10:09pm

    Our sympathies go out to family and friends of Brian. He was an awesome husband, father,neighbor, and true friend to us all. May he rest in peace.

    Nathaniel Beard Jr.
    24 Mar 2014
    11:28am

    My prays goes up for the family of my friend Brain. Love you Guys. He is with the Lord now.

    Diana & Randy Lash
    24 Mar 2014
    6:29pm

    We ask God to wrap his arms around you,Meggan & Hayley, as well as Christina & all family members, as he shall bring comfort to each of you in your time of sorrow.There are no true words to comfort you, other than to say that we are truly sorry for your sorrow.Just know, that now your Dad is your Angel in heaven to watch over & take care of each of you. A year never went by that I didn’t remember his birthday, as he was a special man to me. God Bless you girls, Christina & may his Soul RIP with God. I Love you girls-God Bless All of You!

    Dana Bibbs
    25 Mar 2014
    10:52am

    My thoughts and prayers are with the McKinzie family!!

    Brian & Diana Lovett
    26 Mar 2014
    8:06am

    Please know that your family will continue to be in our prayers through this very difficult period. Focus on all the wonderful memories of Brian to possibly help soften the sadness.

    Tim & Joline Stout
    26 Mar 2014
    8:32am

    Claire & Karen,
    We were sorry to read of Brian’s passing.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
    Tim, Joline & Eleanor Stout

    Ethel Hulsbrink and Karyl Welker
    26 Mar 2014
    4:06pm

    As long time Oaklawn residents in East Moline, IL, McKinzies were our close neighbors. Brian grew up with Bart (son and brother),but then life sent us in different directions. We are all very saddened by the passing of Brian and send our deepest sympathy to your entire family. Our prayers are with you, Claire, and those close family and friends of Brian. God bless you all. Ethel, Karyl, Cathy, Sue and Bart

    Marty Zamora
    27 Mar 2014
    4:01pm

    I am very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. I know he will be greatly missed by his family & friends. I was Brian’s fishing guide for more than twenty years. He was a good friend and I have many great memories of his fishing trips. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

    Pascual Rodarte
    29 Mar 2014
    1:39pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing, he will be missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers are with the Mckinzie family.

    Bart Hulsbrink
    31 Mar 2014
    8:32am

    To the family and friends of Brian, I am saddened to hear of your loss. It seems like only yesterday Brian and I were sledding down Hansen’s hill, riding our bikes around the neighborhood and hanging out at River of Lakes. Rest in Peace Brian. I have thought of you many times in September and will continue to do so.

    William Lee and family
    14 Sep 2014
    12:02pm

    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Mckenzie. My father delivered firewood to him for many years. We are so sorry and we are praying for all of his family. God bless you!

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