George Mckinzie
Winona, Missouri
February 12, 2026
George Dale McKinzie was born on March 31 1933 to Samantha Shepard McKinzie and Everett McKinzie in Fisk Missouri. He passed away on February 13 2026 in Mountain View Missouri. On his mothers knee he learned the thrill of reading and gained a curiosity about the world ahead. As Valedictorian of his graduating class he knew he was collegebound but first marriage to his love Betty Steed and the United States Air Force. In 1953 at Ft. Sam Houston San Antonio Texas he thrived as a member of the Special Forces following the Korean War which led him to duties in Japan away from his young family. This became a chapter of which he was forever proud. After his service ended he graduated from Southeast Missouri State. Then continued with his Masters Degree at Drury College. Retiring with 32 years as High School Principal he was proof that if you…