Bruce Crain MCKinzie, age 65, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at Tennova Healthcare.

Bruce was born January 10, 1953, in Hazlehurst, MS, to the late William Crain and Maxine MCKinzie. He was a retired US Army veteran and a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.

A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, March 7, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Pastor Kent Holz officiating. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, in Hopkinsville, where full military honors will be rendered. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 7, from 9:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Margit Ramspott MCKinzie; son, Cedric Maurice MCKinzie of Virginia; daughter, Shameka Smith and son-in-law Anthony Smith of Summrall, MS; brother, Ray Porter; two sisters, Vicky Sue Willis and Stephanie Porter; and four grandchildren.

Military personnel will serve as pallbearers.

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.