Funeral services for Jeffrey Odell McKenzie, 47, of Tylertown, MS will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Dinan Baptist Church with Brother Lee Myers officiating. Burial will be in the Enon Church Cemetery.

Mr. McKenzie passed away at Albany Medical Center in New York on Friday, October 23, 2020. He was born October 10, 1973 in Columbia, Mississippi to Kay and Odell McKenzie. He was preceded in death by grandparents Herman O. and Willie Mae McKenzie and Elton and Hattie Foil; and father-in-law Randy Phillips.

Jeff was a former chicken farmer with a degree in Poultry Science from Mississippi State. He enjoyed hunting and running trout lines on the Pearl River with his friends and family. Jeff was always there for his family. He provided for all their needs and most of what they wanted. He loved and respected his parents, Odell and Kay. Jeff was a very protective big brother to Clark and Josh. Jeff's "pride and joy" was supporting his two children in their various activities. Coaching his son, JScott, throughout his Dixie Youth career that ended with a trip to the Dixie Youth World Series in 2017. It was a dream. Jeff's daughter, Gracie, always made her daddy proud while preforming under the Friday night lights and dancing at the many dance competitions. She will always be her Daddy's star. Jeff loved his music and entertaining a crowd. He was a member of the band JYNXED and performed with many other local bands.

Survivors include his wife of 21 years Sonya McKenzie; daughter Gracie McKenzie; son JScott McKenzie; parents Odell and Kay McKenzie; brothers Clark (Amanda) McKenzie and Josh (Katie) McKenzie; mother-in-law Bonnie Phillips; brother-in-law Scott Phillips; nieces Bentley Martin, Blaire Martin, Saylem Wilson, and Randi Phillips; nephews Drake McKenzie, Trey Phillips, and Sawyer Phillips.

Pallbearers are Justin Boyd, Albert Lowery, Brad Price, Kriss Dunaway, Brad Alford, Scott Phillips, Larry Henning, and Jon Miller.

Honorary pallbearers are Cody Ward, Dustin McKenzie, Jerry Hawn, Dan Hawn, Joe Rayborn, Jason Boyd, Brad Rimes, and Kevin Brumfield.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Salem Baseball Field at Salem Attendance Center in honor of Jeff McKenzie.

Visitation will be at Dinan Baptist Church on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 9:00 AM until service at 11:00 AM.