Teddy Paul McKenzie, age 71, of Waco, passed away at his home on April 20, 2024.

A celebration of Ted’s life will be held at First Methodist Church-Brownwood on May 25, 2024, at 2:00pm with Shaefer Church, associate pastor, officiating, under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home.  A reception will follow at the church.

Ted was born on September 18, 1952, in Lamesa to Olan and Dorothy McKenzie. He married Terri Freeman in Seagraves on January 17, 1970. He graduated from Seagraves High School in 1971. He joined the United States Air Force in 1973 and served until 1977.  During his time in the Air Force, he was stationed in Thailand where he worked on military aircraft during the Vietnam War.

After his military service, Ted and Terri settled in Gaines County, surrounded by many friends and family where Ted worked for many years in the oil field.  In 1991, they moved to Waco after Ted attended A&P Aircraft Mechanic School where he obtained his certificate as an aircraft mechanic.  Ted enjoyed fishing and playing all kinds of games with his family. He was always telling jokes and laughing.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and an older brother, Dennis McKenzie.

Ted is survived by his wife, Terri, of Waco; two daughters, Trenia and her husband, Tony Lawson, of Amarillo, and Tisha and her husband, Chris Goodrich, of Brownwood; his grandchildren, Shaun Lawson, Kenzie Lawson, Eli Goodrich, Wesley Goodrich, Logan Goodrich; and one great grandchild, Emersyn; one brother, Tommy McKenzie of Seagraves; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Condolences, memories, and tributes can be offered to the McKenzie family online at heartlandfuneralhome.net