Jessie lee McKenzie 83 years was born on April 3, 1934. In Chidester, Arkansas to the Earl and Marie McKenzie.

Jessie Lee McKenzie united with the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where he remained until his passing.

He attended Chidester School, then move to Camden, Arkansas where he begin working for RN Reynolds, Construction for about 50 years before retiring.

Jessie Lee McKenzie departed this life on Tuesday Morning, December 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and three sons.

He leaves to cherish his memory, Brenda Radford(Donald), Jessie E. McKenzie, Kathy McKenzie, siblings, Earlee McKenzie, L.C. McKenzie, Mearl McKenzie Scott, Opelia McKenzie Giles and Pearl McKenzie; 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.