Kevin D. “Coach” McKenzie, of Greenfield, MO, departed this life on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, MO at the age of 60.
He was born on July 27, 1960 in Springfield, MO. Kevin graduated from Marion C. Early High School in Morrisville, MO, and from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. He was united in marriage to Kimberly J. Slagle on June 20, 1980 in Eudora, MO. Kevin was a member of the Eudora Baptist Church in Eudora, MO, and attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Greenfield, MO.
He had a successful teaching and coaching career for the Golden City High School, Humansville High School, and the Greenfield High School. Kevin also, taught Driver’s Education, Hunter’s Safety Education, and was a bus driver for the Greenfield schools. He enjoyed officiating Football games and Softball games. During summer vacation, he owned and operated a lawnmowing service with his wife, Kim. Kevin also, was employed by the Empire Ozark Fair for the past 15 years.
Preceding him in death was his mother, Barbara Dodson.
Survivors include his wife Kim McKenzie of the home; two daughters, Holli Robison and husband Ryan of Greenfield, MO and Kayla Martin and husband Cole of Willard, MO; one granddaughter, Addison Robison; and two step-grandchildren, Paige Robison and Eric Faust, and Shannon Robison and wife Jessica and their children.
Everyone is welcome to attend the graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020, in Eudora Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to view and pay their respects on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Greenfield Funeral Chapel. The family will not be present during the viewing hours. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, please be mindful of maintaining a social distance. Also, you are welcome to and, indeed, encouraged to wear face masks to protect yourselves and others.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Coach McKenzie Scholarship Fund, and please make checks payable to DaCo Community Foundation Coach McKenzie Scholarship. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
Kevin McKenzie, or “coach” as just about everyone in Greenfield knew him, did a little bit of everything, including coaching, and even driving a bus.
“He loved his students,” said former student Chris Kemp. "He loved driving the bus for everyone, especially for all the sports.
The comments being left on Facebook echo Kemp’s thoughts, and tell of a man who was a big part of this community. He will be missed by many in the small town.
“School is not gonna be the same without him,” said Kemp.
Coach left an impression on his students, one that Kemp remembers fondly.
“He’s seen me struggle here and there," said Kemp. "He just helped me keep my head up and was always there for me whenever I needed him, so, he always put a smile on my face.”
An announcement about Coach McKenzie’s death on Greenfield Wildcats Paw Partners Facebook page describes him best: Kevin had many titles in his life, but those that gave him the most joy were husband, dad, and grandpa. The full message can be seen below.
The Greenfield Wildcats Paw Partners shared the following message on their Facebook page Sunday:
“It is with a very heavy heart that I share the news that Coach McKenzie passed away today from Covid related complications. Kevin had a bigger than life personality. When Kevin was in the building everyone knew it. He cared deeply about his students and players. He enjoyed winning but most of all he enjoyed seeing his students and players as successful and good adults. Kevin had many titles in his life but those that gave him the most joy were husband, Dad and Grandpa.”
He was born on July 27, 1960 in Springfield, MO. Kevin graduated from Marion C. Early High School in Morrisville, MO, and from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. He was united in marriage to Kimberly J. Slagle on June 20, 1980 in Eudora, MO. Kevin was a member of the Eudora Baptist Church in Eudora, MO, and attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Greenfield, MO.
He had a successful teaching and coaching career for the Golden City High School, Humansville High School, and the Greenfield High School. Kevin also, taught Driver’s Education, Hunter’s Safety Education, and was a bus driver for the Greenfield schools. He enjoyed officiating Football games and Softball games. During summer vacation, he owned and operated a lawnmowing service with his wife, Kim. Kevin also, was employed by the Empire Ozark Fair for the past 15 years.
Preceding him in death was his mother, Barbara Dodson.
Survivors include his wife Kim McKenzie of the home; two daughters, Holli Robison and husband Ryan of Greenfield, MO and Kayla Martin and husband Cole of Willard, MO; one granddaughter, Addison Robison; and two step-grandchildren, Paige Robison and Eric Faust, and Shannon Robison and wife Jessica and their children.
Everyone is welcome to attend the graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020, in Eudora Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to view and pay their respects on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Greenfield Funeral Chapel. The family will not be present during the viewing hours. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, please be mindful of maintaining a social distance. Also, you are welcome to and, indeed, encouraged to wear face masks to protect yourselves and others.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Coach McKenzie Scholarship Fund, and please make checks payable to DaCo Community Foundation Coach McKenzie Scholarship. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
Kevin McKenzie, or “coach” as just about everyone in Greenfield knew him, did a little bit of everything, including coaching, and even driving a bus.
“He loved his students,” said former student Chris Kemp. "He loved driving the bus for everyone, especially for all the sports.
The comments being left on Facebook echo Kemp’s thoughts, and tell of a man who was a big part of this community. He will be missed by many in the small town.
“School is not gonna be the same without him,” said Kemp.
Coach left an impression on his students, one that Kemp remembers fondly.
“He’s seen me struggle here and there," said Kemp. "He just helped me keep my head up and was always there for me whenever I needed him, so, he always put a smile on my face.”
An announcement about Coach McKenzie’s death on Greenfield Wildcats Paw Partners Facebook page describes him best: Kevin had many titles in his life, but those that gave him the most joy were husband, dad, and grandpa. The full message can be seen below.
The Greenfield Wildcats Paw Partners shared the following message on their Facebook page Sunday:
“It is with a very heavy heart that I share the news that Coach McKenzie passed away today from Covid related complications. Kevin had a bigger than life personality. When Kevin was in the building everyone knew it. He cared deeply about his students and players. He enjoyed winning but most of all he enjoyed seeing his students and players as successful and good adults. Kevin had many titles in his life but those that gave him the most joy were husband, Dad and Grandpa.”
Kevin D. “Coach” McKenzie, of Greenfield, MO, departed this life on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, MO at the age of 60.
He was born on July 27, 1960 in Springfield, MO. Kevin graduated from Marion C. Early High School in Morrisville, MO, and from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. He was united in marriage to Kimberly J. Slagle on June 20, 1980 in Eudora, MO. Kevin was a member of the Eudora Baptist Church in Eudora, MO, and attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Greenfield, MO.
He had a successful teaching and coaching career for the Golden City High School, Humansville High School, and the Greenfield High School. Kevin also, taught Driver’s Education, Hunter’s Safety Education, and was a bus driver for the Greenfield schools. He enjoyed officiating Football games and Softball games. During summer vacation, he owned and operated a lawnmowing service with his wife, Kim. Kevin also, was employed by the Empire Ozark Fair for the past 15 years.
Preceding him in death was his mother, Barbara Dodson.
Survivors include his wife Kim McKenzie of the home; two daughters, Holli Robison and husband Ryan of Greenfield, MO and Kayla Martin and husband Cole of Willard, MO; one granddaughter, Addison Robison; and two step-grandchildren, Paige Robison and Eric Faust, and Shannon Robison and wife Jessica and their children.
Everyone is welcome to attend the graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020, in Eudora Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to view and pay their respects on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Greenfield Funeral Chapel. The family will not be present during the viewing hours. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, please be mindful of maintaining a social distance. Also, you are welcome to and, indeed, encouraged to wear face masks to protect yourselves and others.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Coach McKenzie Scholarship Fund, and please make checks payable to DaCo Community Foundation Coach McKenzie Scholarship. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
Kevin McKenzie, or “coach” as just about everyone in Greenfield knew him, did a little bit of everything, including coaching, and even driving a bus.
“He loved his students,” said former student Chris Kemp. "He loved driving the bus for everyone, especially for all the sports.
The comments being left on Facebook echo Kemp’s thoughts, and tell of a man who was a big part of this community. He will be missed by many in the small town.
“School is not gonna be the same without him,” said Kemp.
Coach left an impression on his students, one that Kemp remembers fondly.
“He’s seen me struggle here and there," said Kemp. "He just helped me keep my head up and was always there for me whenever I needed him, so, he always put a smile on my face.”
An announcement about Coach McKenzie’s death on Greenfield Wildcats Paw Partners Facebook page describes him best: Kevin had many titles in his life, but those that gave him the most joy were husband, dad, and grandpa. The full message can be seen below.
The Greenfield Wildcats Paw Partners shared the following message on their Facebook page Sunday:
“It is with a very heavy heart that I share the news that Coach McKenzie passed away today from Covid related complications. Kevin had a bigger than life personality. When Kevin was in the building everyone knew it. He cared deeply about his students and players. He enjoyed winning but most of all he enjoyed seeing his students and players as successful and good adults. Kevin had many titles in his life but those that gave him the most joy were husband, Dad and Grandpa.”
He was born on July 27, 1960 in Springfield, MO. Kevin graduated from Marion C. Early High School in Morrisville, MO, and from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. He was united in marriage to Kimberly J. Slagle on June 20, 1980 in Eudora, MO. Kevin was a member of the Eudora Baptist Church in Eudora, MO, and attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Greenfield, MO.
He had a successful teaching and coaching career for the Golden City High School, Humansville High School, and the Greenfield High School. Kevin also, taught Driver’s Education, Hunter’s Safety Education, and was a bus driver for the Greenfield schools. He enjoyed officiating Football games and Softball games. During summer vacation, he owned and operated a lawnmowing service with his wife, Kim. Kevin also, was employed by the Empire Ozark Fair for the past 15 years.
Preceding him in death was his mother, Barbara Dodson.
Survivors include his wife Kim McKenzie of the home; two daughters, Holli Robison and husband Ryan of Greenfield, MO and Kayla Martin and husband Cole of Willard, MO; one granddaughter, Addison Robison; and two step-grandchildren, Paige Robison and Eric Faust, and Shannon Robison and wife Jessica and their children.
Everyone is welcome to attend the graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020, in Eudora Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to view and pay their respects on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Greenfield Funeral Chapel. The family will not be present during the viewing hours. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, please be mindful of maintaining a social distance. Also, you are welcome to and, indeed, encouraged to wear face masks to protect yourselves and others.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Coach McKenzie Scholarship Fund, and please make checks payable to DaCo Community Foundation Coach McKenzie Scholarship. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
Kevin McKenzie, or “coach” as just about everyone in Greenfield knew him, did a little bit of everything, including coaching, and even driving a bus.
“He loved his students,” said former student Chris Kemp. "He loved driving the bus for everyone, especially for all the sports.
The comments being left on Facebook echo Kemp’s thoughts, and tell of a man who was a big part of this community. He will be missed by many in the small town.
“School is not gonna be the same without him,” said Kemp.
Coach left an impression on his students, one that Kemp remembers fondly.
“He’s seen me struggle here and there," said Kemp. "He just helped me keep my head up and was always there for me whenever I needed him, so, he always put a smile on my face.”
An announcement about Coach McKenzie’s death on Greenfield Wildcats Paw Partners Facebook page describes him best: Kevin had many titles in his life, but those that gave him the most joy were husband, dad, and grandpa. The full message can be seen below.
The Greenfield Wildcats Paw Partners shared the following message on their Facebook page Sunday:
“It is with a very heavy heart that I share the news that Coach McKenzie passed away today from Covid related complications. Kevin had a bigger than life personality. When Kevin was in the building everyone knew it. He cared deeply about his students and players. He enjoyed winning but most of all he enjoyed seeing his students and players as successful and good adults. Kevin had many titles in his life but those that gave him the most joy were husband, Dad and Grandpa.”
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