Joe Edward McKinzie

He is survived by his daughters Marie Smith (Zachary), Alice McKinzie, Kaye McKinzie (Catherine), and Teresa McKinzie; grandchildren Jebediah, Sunshine, Jaiden, Reigna, Carmine, and Bodhi; and great-grandchildren Colin, Aeris, Xander, Amadhay, Dyami, and Aeakos.

The fifth of eight children, he was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Edna, and his siblings, AM, Owen, Gerald, Bobbie, Barbara, Larry, and Connie. He enlisted in the Navy at 18, proudly serving his country for 30 years. Having never attended college, he was a mustang progressing from E1-E6, WO1-WO4, and O1-O4. Following his retirement as Lieutenant Commander, he worked for Radio Shack (Tandy Corporation) for over 15 years, where he would then retire as the Director. He spent the remainder of his life retired in Fort Worth, TX. He cherished being able to be near his brothers and grandchildren. While he spent most of his time golfing and attending all school and sporting events, he also enjoyed having breakfast every morning with his close friends, The Romeos "Retired Old Men Eating Out."

A service will be held on April 5, 2023, at 3:30 PM at the DFW National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211. On April 7, 2:00-3:00 PM, another service will be held at the Pratt, KS Community Center, 619 N Main, followed by a family gathering at 3:00-5:00 PM at Uptown Cafe & Club D'est at 202 $ Main for appetizers and Joe Stories. A private family burial will be held on April 8 from 9-9:30AM at Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, his daughters request that donations be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Floral arrangements can be sent to: Mckinzie Family,1919 Jackson St Unit 1809, Dallas, TX 75201.

"Fair Winds and Following Seas. We'll take the watch from here."