Lawrence Oliver McKenzie, 85, of Fort Ashby, WV passed away suddenly at his home October 21, 2026.

He was born June 2, 1941 in Cumberland, MD to the late J. Fredrick and M. Grace (Bowers) McKenzie. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Pfaff; four of his brothers, Charles, Johnny, Donald, and Tony McKenzie.

Larry graduated from LaSalle High School in Frostburg, MD. He then had a long career at Sears, Roebuck and Co and retired after 38 years of service.

He enjoyed his time outdoors especially working on his farm and hunting season was his favorite. Larry loved time with his family, and his children, grandchildren, and great-grandkids were the light of his life. He was a man of faith and an active member of Annunciation of our Lord Catholic Church, Ft Ashby, WV.

Surviving him is his wife of 58 years, Sharon (Dixon) McKenzie; two children, Stacie McKenzie and husband Gary, Stephen McKenzie; his siblings, Mary Ravenscroft (Ray), Tommy McKenzie (Betty), Paul McKenzie (Carol), Leo McKenzie, Marty McKenzie (Pam), Susie Flubacker, Veronica McKenzie; two grandchildren, Shawn S. Snoberger and Jennifer Ashlynn Snoberger; his beloved light of his life great-grandchildren, Leia, Brysin, Paytin, and Kaiden; best friends and three musketeers, Bob Mowry and Bob McCoy.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. 15205 McMullen Hwy SW, Cresaptown, MD. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Daniel Price.

Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to be directed to Annunciation of our Lord Catholic Church (https://csa.dwcministries.org/donate/) 8819 Frankfort Highway, Fort Ashby , WV 26719