Brian Lynn McKenzie
February 24, 1962 - November 6, 2011

Brian Lynn McKenzie, age 49 of Pinehurst, died on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst following a courageous battle with cancer.

Lynn was born on February 24, 1962 in Moore County. He was a graduate of Pinecrest High School and obtained some post high school education from Sandhills Community College. He was a member of Culdee Presbyterian Church. For over 25 years, he owned and operated Restoration by McKenzie. He was a member of the St.Andrew’s Society of North Carolina and formerly served as the vice-president of the Clan MacKenzie Society in the United States. Lynn had a passion for scouts and was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout troop leader of Troop # 7 and Pack # 7 in Pinehurst. He was a private pilot and member of the A.O.P.A. Lynn was an avid historian with a broad knowledge of information. He was also a member of the Moore County Wildlife Club.

He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Connie Shepley McKenzie of Pinehurst; two sons: David Benjamin Maples and Connor Lee McKenzie both of Pinehurst; his mother, Betty Black McKenzie of Southern Pines and four brothers: Dale Wayne McKenzie and wife Jackie of Whispering Pines, NC; Fred Lamont McKenzie and wife Julie of Wimauma, FL; Gary Anthony McKenzie of Southern Pines, NC; and Alan Trent McKenzie and wife Susan of Asheville, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Lee McKenzie. He leaves behind many dear friends to cherish his memory.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Culdee Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Rod Stone officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be held privately by the family at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Boy Scout Troop #7, P.O. Box 953, Pinehurst, NC 28370; or to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374.

Boles Funeral Home and Crematory of Southern Pines is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com