James Calvin McKinzie 1946 - 2016

MCKINZIE

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/19/2016 at 09:53:23

Sioux City Journal
16 October 2016

SIOUX CITY | James Calvin McKinzie, 70, of Sioux City, passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at the Sioux Falls (S.D.) Veteran’s Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Per Jim’s request, no services will be held, and instead, a memorial party in his name will be held at a later date at Bob Roe’s. Jim will be buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sergeant Bluff, 400 4th Street.

James was born on Feb. 21, 1946, in Carmel, Calif., to James and Meryle McKinzie.

Jim served our country in the Vietnam War for four years as a combat Marine and developed Agent Orange. Jim worked for Waste Management and Gill Hauling before retiring.

After his retirement, he enjoyed spending his time at Bob Roe’s Point After visiting and joking around with his friends.

Jim was a good friend to many and considered his friends to be his family. He was always lending a hand to anyone in need. He had a sharp wit, great sense of humor, kind spirit, and a big heart.

Jim loved to play darts and played at Cattleman’s Lounge and The Doghouse. He also loved golf and watching the Iowa Hawkeye games. To his good friends, he was known as "PBR Man" for his love of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Jim will be greatly missed as he was loved by many.