Phillip Taylor McKenzie

Phillip Taylor McKenzie was born in Haynesville, Louisiana to Newell Ellis “Red” McKenzie and Wilma Taylor McKenzie White. He grew up in Homer, Louisiana. Phillip graduated from Homer High School, in 1966. During high school he was a proud member of the Homer Pelican football team. Many adventures with friends, who remained lifelong, contributed to a happy childhood. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Following his graduation from Tech, Phillip moved to Dallas, Texas where he was employed by Lone Star Gas Company. Over time, he advanced to the position of Rate Manager at Lone Star. After many years of service at Lone Star, Phillip retired and, in his retirement, he enjoyed coffees and lunch with friends and former coworkers, estates sales and visiting family. He loved animals, especially dogs, and using his skills as an amateur carpenter. 

In 2020, Phillip moved from Dallas to Bend, Oregon to be near his sister and her family. While living in Oregon, he took up gardening and made friends wherever he went. Phillip passed away at age 76 on October 16th in Bend, Oregon as a result of Alzheimer's disease. 

Phillip is predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his sister, Ellis Ann McKenzie Lay, Redmond, Oregon. He was beloved “Unkie” to nephews Phillip Pace of Austin, Texas, Scott Pace and Alison Lay Cranston both of Redmond, Oregon, Great nephew, Zachary Pace and great great nephew River Pace of San Marcos, Texas. He is also survived by many much-loved cousins. 

 Graveside services will be held at Arlington Cemetery in Homer, Louisiana on November 2nd, at 2:00 PM. Phillip will be buried in the McKenzie plot alongside his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Pallbearers will be Phillip Pace, Scott Pace, Zachary Pace, Charlie McKenzie, Jimmy McKenzie, Warren Little, Tom Little, and Giles Cranston. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in lieu of flowers.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Homer Chapel (318) 927-6110