Bill "Billy"

Joe Mackenzie

Billy Joe MacKenzie was born on January 17, 1949 and passed away on August 5, 2021.  He was 72 years old.

He is survived by his children, Daniel Lewis, Joseph Holt, Patricia Holt, Tasha Holt Nelson; 10 grandchildren, Joseph Holt Jr., Mercedes Holt, Sebastian Holt, Tristen Holt, Christopher Holt, Jada Walker, Elijah Holt, Jacoby Nelson, Nathanael Nelson, Erin Jr. Nelson; brothers, Richard MacKenzie, Ronald Janopoulo, and David MacKenzie (Mary); sisters, Linda Knollenberg (Steve), Rosemary Watkins, Connie Silva, Elizabeth MacKenzie (Richard), and Diana MacKenzie McDonald (Randy); stepmother, Joyce MacKenzie; and life partner of 34 years, Dorothy MacKenzie.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Richard MacKenzie and Verla Marie Kinder MacKenzie; sister, Sharon Faye MacKenzie Walker.

He was a family man and loved spending time with his grandkids.  He enjoyed watching Saints games, playing pool and video games.  He had a passion for restoring old cars and especially took pride in his Mustangs and Challengers.

Visitation service will be held in Billy's honor on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. at Rose Lynn Funeral Home in Lutcher, LA.

In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted by Rose Lynn Funeral Home.