John Shane Mckinzie

John S. McKinzie, 58 of Huntington passed away at 4:41 pm on Monday, April 23, 2018 at his residence. John was a 1979 graduate of Huntington North High School. He had worked at Zollner Pistons for several years as well as Zimmer Bio-Met. John loved working on motorcycles and enjoyed tinkering on projects. He was an avid deer hunter and was a member of the Goat Eaters Club. John was a great father and grandfather and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He was born on November 27, 1959 in Huntington, the son of Allen and Joan (Crooks) McKinzie. He was united in marriage to Cynthia Lahr on June 21, 1986 in Huntington. His wife survives. Additional survivors include a daughter: Wendy (Christa) Becovitz-McKinzie of Indianapolis; a son: Ian (Christa) McKinzie of Huntington; a stepson: Lucas Kern of Warren; two brothers: Bill McKinzie of Huntington; Riki McKinzie of Wisconsin; a sister: Valli McKinzie of Huntington and three grandchildren: Kamden McKinzie, Ellie McKinzie and Arabella Becovitz-McKinzie. A gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750. Memorial donations can be made out to donor’s choice of charity in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.