McKenzie

Clayton A. McKenzie, 87, of Chicora passed away Wednesday at Chicora Medical Center.

He was born in Fairview Township, April 21, 1924, the son of Homer C. and Jean O. (Miller) McKenzie.

Clayton lived in the Chicora area all his life.

He was a member of St. Paul's Community Church of Chicora.

He attended Karns City High School before honorably serving his country in the U.S. Army with the Co. C 39th Infantry Training Battalion.

He married Marian Olcus on June 27, 1959, and they shared 52 beautiful years together.

Clayton was employed in the shipping department of the former Koppers Chemical Co. until his retirement in 1983. He also previously worked with Wildwood Coal Mine.

Clayton took great pride in maintaining his and Marian's home, and their lawn was always well-groomed. In his younger days, he enjoyed golfing.

He was a loving husband and a caring father and brother and will be deeply missed by the many people whose lives he has touched.

His memory will be carried on by his wife, Marian Louise (Olcus) McKenzie; and a sister, Vivian L. Milheim of Muncie, Ind.

Clayton was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, David James McKenzie, who died April 17, 2005.

<B>MCKENZIE</B> — Friends and family of Clayton A. McKenzie, who died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today at <B>Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home</B>, 102 Argyle St., Petrolia. Additional visitation will be from 1 until the time of funeral services at 2 p.m. Friday at his church, St. Paul's Community Church, 2167 Route 268, Chicora, with his minister, the Rev. Dr. Randall Forester, and Chaplain Patricia Sawaya officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County.In honor of Clayton, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.To view a video tribute celebrating Clayton's life and to express online condolences to his family, visit www.bauerhillisfuneral.com.