Frederick James Mckenna IV

Born in Pittsburgh, Kansas, “Jimmy” was raised in Fredericksburg, VA. He graduated from Stafford Senior High School where his passion was athletics. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as an Aircrew Life Support Technician and was assigned to Okinawa, Japan. During his first enlistment he completed his Bachelor’s Degree at Southern Illinois University. Jimmy served the Air Force and Air Force Reserves in multiple capacities, ultimately as a Life Support Superintendent. Jimmy was highly decorated and received numerous accolades and awards. He participated in NATO Operations in Europe and served in several conflicts including Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Southern Watch, and Northern Watch.

Jimmy touched so many lives in positive ways and was generous beyond compare. He was a loyal patriot, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. Survivors include his mother Sharon McKenna of Fredericksburg; wife, Kristin (Blackwelder); sons Jimmy McKenna of Fredericksburg, Evan McKenna of Marietta GA.; daughters Chloe and Laney McKenna; Sisters Suzanne(Scott) Shahan of King George County, Kim (Bill) Morgan of Scottsboro, AL., Brother Sean McKenna of Fredericksburg, Nephew Bill Morgan of Marietta, GA; numerous other beloved nieces and nephews and dear friends.

The family will receive friends at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel from 5pm-8pm on Sunday, May 1, 2011. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 12:00 PM, with burial to follow in Quantico National Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com