Clarence Luther McKenzie was born on Saturday, February 22, 1930 in Talladega, Alabama to Gertrude McKenzie and Willie Hardnick.
During his childhood years he was a member of New Hope Methodist Church; as an adult, he joined Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, became a deacon and served faithfully until his health failed.
Clarence was educated in the Talladega County school system. In 1954, Clarence joined the United States Army and did a tour of duty in the Korean War.
On Saturday, February 14, 2026 he peacefully passed away at his home. He is now with his mother Gertrude; his father, Willie; his brother, James; and his sisters, Tommy and Mary Charles.
Precious memories will be in the hearts of his devoted wife, Nellie Few McKenzie; his son, Daryl McKenzie; his step children, Harold Foster (Bernice), Josa West, Johnathan West (Crissy), Candace Sutton (Micheal) and Tommy Sutton; his sister, JoAnn Curry; and a host of step grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Rest well granddaddy job well done may you be granted true paradise
I praise God for your life and all the love you poured into to me❤️ I will never forget the laughs and the love . Sleep well granddaddy🥰
Thanking God that I got to know you and have you for a granddad. Goodbye my Indian chief dring hotsauce
Praying 🙏🏾 for you and the family.❤️
My heartfelt condolences to the family.When the days pass May you all find solace.
Condolences to the families of Clarence (Cuz) McKenzie. He will remain a memory in our hearts. "RIP Cuz" Helen Millender
Uncle Clarence , you will truly be missed. I have so many memories of you when we stayed in New York. You was always there for my Brother and I. You were my Father oldest and only Brother. May you both RIP . Till we see you again uncle Clarence. Love always your Neice Elaine🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾♥️
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