Jimmy Rex McKenzie

Jimmy Rex McKenzie
April 6, 1942 – July 1, 2026

Jimmy Rex McKenzie, 84, of Tylertown, died July 1, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born April 6, 1942, in Tylertown, to the late Edward McKenzie and Irma McKenzie Burns. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Paulette McKenzie.
He was a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church. McKenzie was a hardworking man who started out in the oilfield and then later owned Jim’s Welding Shop alongside his wife for 25 years. Outside of working he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and with his k-9 companion Bailey. He also enjoyed working in his garden and tending to his cows.
Jimmy Rex is survived by his daughters, Kitti Burchfield (Kenny) and Kathy Terrell (Mandy); grandchildren, Derek Burchfield (Janet), Heather McCarthy (Anthony), Taylor Magee (Ashley), and Clancey Bedwell (Drew); great grandchildren, Zoie Burchfield, Alanna Toto, Charles Whittington, Hadley McCarthy, Paisley McCarthy, Layton Magee, Livie Magee, Kage Bedwell, and Karter Bedwell; great-great-grandchild, Gabrial Toto; brother, Houston McKenzie; sister, Nora Stringer; and dog, Bailey.
Pallbearers were Kenny Burchfield, Derek Burchfield, Taylor Magee, Anthony McCarthy, Matt McKenzie, and Gary Stewart. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Brumfield, Ernest Pittman, Nelson McKenzie, and Milton Jackson.
A visitation was held at Capps Funeral Home in Tylertown, on July 2, 2026, and July 3, 2026, with Bro. Glynn Nace and Bro. Mark Wicker officiating. Burial was at Tylertown Cemetery II.