Sequoyah Alum, U.S. Marine Dies
James Scott MacKenzie died Thursday. Friends of the family are asking residents to post an American flag along the funeral route to show support.
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James Scott MacKenzie, 26, of Canton died Thursday, Sept. 29. MacKenzie was a Marine veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, in which he received a Purple Heart, and a member of Wounded Warriors.
The funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Messiah. Interment will follow in the Georgia National Cemetery.
Several friends of the family have asked that residents show their support by flying American flags along the route of the funeral procession on Monday morning.
The funeral procession will leave the Church of the Messiah on Batesville Road at 11:50 a.m. and get to the cemetery by taking Highway 140 toward Canton, turning on Univeter Road and then onto Highway 20, according to an email from friends of the MacKenzie family.
Scott MacKenzie's survivors include his parents, Robert and Nan MacKenzie of Canton; a sister, Savannah MacKenzie of Canton; grandparents Jim and and Madeline Oric of Chattanooga, TN; and an aunt, Janet Oric of Lynchburg, TN.
A memorial Facebook page has been set up for MacKenzie.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scott MacKenzie Fund c/o Church of the Messiah, 415 Charles Cox Dr., Canton, GA 30115.
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Jessie Gable
11:28 am on Monday, October 3, 2011
These stories make my heart hurt. Our deepest sympathies go out to the MacKenzie family, and our greatest thanks to the sacrifice Scott made for our country.
Mary Bargerstock
6:54 pm on Monday, October 3, 2011
Scott & my son, Chris have been best friends for the past 12 years. They both became Marines together. Scott was always at our house when the boys were in middle & high school. Losing Scott has broken all our hearts.
Jessie Gable
7:00 pm on Monday, October 3, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss, Mary. We'd love to hear more about who Scott was. If or when his family feels like submitting something about his life, tell them we're interested.
Amy Craddock
7:47 pm on Monday, October 3, 2011
I wanted to say how moving it was to see all the people with flags and banners along the route to the cemetery today at Scott's memorial, and how Indian Knoll Elementary had classrooms of students out on the lawn with handmade flags. I've know Scott since high school. The things I will most remember him by is his service to our country, his smile, and uplifting spirit. He will be truly missed by many. My heart and prayers go out to Mackenzie family.
Jessie Gable
2:50 pm on Tuesday, October 4, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss, Amy. That was the sweetest thing at Indian Knoll Elementary.