Teddy Paul McKenzie, 71, of Waco Texas, passed away at his home on April 20, 2024.
A celebration of Ted’s life will be held at First Methodist Church in Brownwood, Texas on May 25, 2024, at 2pm with Shaefer Church, associate pastor, officiating. A reception will follow at the church.
Ted was born on September 18, 1952, in Lamesa, Texas to Olan and Dorothy McKenzie. He married Terri Freeman in Seagraves, Texas on January 17, 1970. He graduated high school in 1971 from Seagraves High School. He joined the United States Air Force in 1973 and served until 1977. During his time in the Air Force, he was stationed in Thailand where he worked on military aircraft during the Vietnam War.
After his military service, Ted and Terri settled in Gaines County surrounded by many friends and family where Ted worked for many years in the oil field. In 1991, they moved to Waco after Ted attended A&P Aircraft Mechanic School where he obtained his certificate as an aircraft mechanic. Ted enjoyed fishing and playing all kinds of games with his family. He was always telling jokes and laughing.
He is preceded in death by his father, mother, and an older brother, Dennis McKenzie. Ted is survived by his wife, Terri, of Waco; two daughters, Trenia and her husband, Tony Lawson, of Amarillo, and Tisha and her husband, Chris Goodrich, of Brownwood; his grandchildren, Shaun Lawson, Kenzie Lawson, Eli Goodrich, Wesley Goodrich, Logan Goodrich; and one great grandchild, Emersyn; one brother, Tommy McKenzie of Seagraves; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to your local animal shelter.
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Terri, Trina and family, Ted will be missed. What a wonderful friend he was to us!! I pray you will be comforted and filled with peace. Lots of love, Jackie Minor Lane
Ted and I grew up together. He was a great Man. Ted and Terri raised a wonderful family. Ted loved his family
When we were younger, we played football, worked the fields together. Somehow it just wasn’t work when you were with Ted. He always had a joke or anecdote to keep us going. …. Ted and I talked on the phone several times a week.
I will miss my friend….
I worked with Ted at Fleetwood homes many years back, he always kept us laughing and made the work place better. I am so sorry to hear about his passing and sending condolences to his wife, Terri and his children. Prayers for you all during this most difficult time. 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏
Praying for you. I haven’t seen Ted since we graduated in 1971. He obituary describes him just as I remember him in school. He was always happy and great guy.
Thoughts and prayers for all of Ted’s family. The laughter of my friend will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers for Ted’s family. Ted was a great friend and neighbor and will be greatly missed. George will miss walking down the street with him shooting the bull every day with him. Ted was always there for George.
I knew Ted through my Uncle George Jansky and Aunt ImaJoy Jansky. They were neighbors with Ted. And very good friends for many years. Uncle George used to talk every day with Ted. And walk down the street with him. Ted was always there for my Uncle and Aunt! They definitely miss him. My Condolences to Terri and your family for your loss.