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Obituary For Wilfred McKenzie

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:

VIEWING: Friday, January 08, 2021 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Glorious Community Holiness Church of Jesus of the Apostolic Faith 641 Southwest 6th street Belle Glade, FL 33430

SERVICE: Saturday, January 09, 2021 10:00 a.m. Glorious Community Holiness Church of Jesus of the Apostolic Faith 641 Southwest 6th street Belle Glade, FL 33430

INTERMENT: Saturday, January 09, 2021 Foreverglades Cemetery, 1500 Gator Blvd, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Obituary for Wilfred McKenzie Wilfred Elkana McKenzie born September the fourth nineteen hundred and twenty nine, father Daniel McKenzie, mother Estriana Mairs place of birth Knockalva Hanover Jamaica. Married to wife Rita nineteen fifty six(deceased) fathered seven sons Slyston Mckenzie(deceased),Egbert, Ralston, Rodne y, Leon, Glenston and Garfield. Daughters, Brenda McKenzie, Millicent Bernard, Veronica Grey, Lurene Laurent(deceased), Garcia Ewing and Sandria McKenzie also leave behind thirty five grandchildren and twenty three great grand children. Elder McKenzie migrated to the USA in 1959 where he manually picked oranges, in 1962 worked in the sugar cane and corn crop, he traveled back and forth from the US to home, worked in the sugar cane Corp grower from 1962-1968. In 1969 he was naturalize as president of the USA. Worked with the sugar co for over 35 years retire 1994 but then decided to return back to work employed by the Palm beach county school board where he worked from November 1995-2006 then retired at age 77. Enjoyed his retirement visiting back home,working in his yard.

Guest Book

Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright:for the end of that man is peace. That really sums you up papa what a man you were love for God living habitually to please Him, walking in uprightness my prayer is to adopt your boldness in Christ Jesus I love you world without end you will forevermore be in my heart.

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To Rodney, Brian and the family, our heart and prayers goes out to you all.May the Good Lord's comfort and peace be with you and may his angels watch over you.RIP Mr.McKenzie From :Nickey,Annie & Mark🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Daddy known as Papa you was a wonderful man. You stayed in the word and you never hesitate to share your wisdom to me. All the conversations we had well worth it. Your having Grand Time! Love you Papa❤

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Papa, oh papa! You were the best grandpa ever; always shared so much wisdom. I will always remember our conversations and how you would kiss my cheek whenever we took pictures lol. Love you forever and ever! I know you are rejoicing because you're finally with the Lord❤️ -Kyra S. McKenzie

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Papa, oh papa! You were the best grandpa ever; always shared so much wisdom. I will always remember our conversations and how you would kiss my cheek whenever we took pictures lol. Love you forever and ever! I know you are rejoicing because you're finally with the Lord❤️ -Kyra S. McKenzie

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Papa, oh papa! You were the best grandpa ever; always shared so much wisdom. I will always remember our conversations and how you would kiss my cheek whenever we took pictures lol. Love you forever and ever! I know you are rejoicing because you're finally with the Lord❤️

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Rodney and family , you are in my thoughts during this difficult time. please accept my sympathies. may the lord give each one of you the strength , peace and comfort each day. Vashtee and family

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it was my honor to meet this kind , sweet and holly Man . Love listen his conversations with his son about life. It always amazed me how fresh and nice was in his garden when outside was super hot . i will miss this amazing Man dearly!!!

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Daddy your love for God shows over & over again. Your word of encouragement and advice will always be remembered. Thank you for loving me & being in my life. I love you so much Daddy. Love your daughter, Garcia Ewing

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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