Kenneth Darrell McKenzie Jr. went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was a member of East Tennessee Catfishermen.  He was preceded by his mother, Eula Mae Helton and father, Kenneth Darrell McKenzie Sr.

Kenny is survived by his daughters; Miranda (Preston Christopherson) Reagan and Becky Reagan; grandchildren, Markus, Nolen, Ava Lowe, Aria Weaver, Rosella Christopherson, and Grayson Reagan; brother, Randall Darrell (Loretta) McKenzie; and many fishing friends and relatives.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Maryville Baptist Tabernacle, Rev. Rick Smelcer and Rev. Will Cross officiating.  Interment will follow in Russell Family cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Saturday at Maryville Baptist Tabernacle, 1585 Mt. Tabor Rd. Maryville, TN 37801.