Mark McKinzie, 46, of Carthage, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010. He was born August 15, 1963 in Center to Lee McKinzie and Hazel Snider McKinzie. Mark was currently employed by Strong Service where he was a wireline operator. He had formerly served in law enforcement in Shelby County for sixteen years and had served as Joaquin City Marshall. Mark was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Carthage.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, June 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Elmer Mathews, Bro. Kirby Hill and Bro Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Pierce, Chris Taylor, Landon McDonald, Lane McDonald, Buddy Moss, Craig Moss, Luke Elliott and Ike Cummings. Honorary pallbearers will be Kurtis Cougler, Luke Cougler, Everett Cougler, Glenn Johnson, Billy Hearnsberger and all the staff of Strong Service.

He is survived by:

Wife, Ginger Moss McKinzie of Carthage

Daughter, Allison McKinzie of Carthage

Step-sons;
Lane McDonald of Nederland
Landon McDonald of Nederland

Mother, Hazel Snider McKinzie of Center

Brother in law, Everett Cougler and wife Linda of Center

Nephews;
Kurtis Cougler of Center
Lucas Cougler and wife Sherry of Center

Nieces;
Amber Barbee of Center
Leah Moss of Bridge City

Great-nephew, Phoenix Cougler of Center

Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Barney and Avis Moss of Joaquin

Brothers-in-law;
Craig Moss of Joaquin
Buddy Moss and wife Patti of Bridge City

Aunt, Sylvia Snider of Center

Special friends; Sam Strong and Matt Allison

Also a number of other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Father, Lee McKinzie
Sister, Earnestine McKinzie Cougler