Mr. James Ernest "Leonard" McKinzie, age 89, of Kingstown, NC, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, Leonard was born on December 22, 1935, to the late Ernest Bernice McKenzie and Argatha Violet Thompson McKenzie.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Eskridge Grove Baptist Church, Shelby, NC. The reception of family and friends will be from 11 until 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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My condolences to the entire McKenzie family. Mr. McKenzie truly will be missed. Very kind respectful man who I have ever since a young girl till now. He always had a smile to greet you with anytime you met Mr. McKenzie. Him , Ms. Vera and Mark is all together now. May God give each of you strength and comfort to make it through this time of grief. ❤️ and Joy to you all. Much love, ❤️ Jackie of Kingstown
We send our deepest condolences to the family. We pray the love of Jesus comfort you all. Sincerely, The Laborn Family
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