MacKenzie J. Brion, 28 of Mt. Zion, formerly of Taylorville, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.  He was born on December 29, 1993 in Decatur, the son of Jeremy and Penney (Allen) Brion.  MacKenzie graduated from Taylorville High School.

He lived a fearless life and loved spending time outdoors.  He enjoyed mud trucks, spending time at the lake and fishing.  MacKenzie will be remembered by his smile and his outgoing personality.  He truly cared about others and their feelings and never knew a stranger.  Above all he loved his family, especially his brother.  

He is survived by his father: Jeremy Brion (Christi) of Mt. Zion; mother: Penney Domonousky (Nate) of Taylorville; son: Kannon Brion; brother: Laken Brion of Mt. Zion; stepbrother: Cody Coffman of Mt. Zion; grandparents: Donna and William Weiser of Taylorville, Susan Brion of Mt. Zion, Judy Brion of Macon, and Jack Allen of Kenney; nephew: Jacob Shehadah of Taylorville; girlfriend: Taeloree Teel of Cameron, Missouri; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by grandmother: Linda Allen; grandfather: Leon Brion; and great grandmother: Patricia Goodspeed.

The funeral for MacKenzie will take place at 7:00pm on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at McClure Funeral Home in Taylorville.  Visitation will be from 5:00pm until the time of the service at 7:00pm. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund for his son, Kannon.

McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memories of MacKenzie, or condolences to his family, may be shared online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.