Chief Master Sergeant Frederick James McKenna IV
left this earthly life suddenly Thursday, April 21, 2011. He was 46. 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 VA; wife, Kristin (Blackwelder); sons, Jimmy McKenna of
Fredericksburg VA, Evan McKenna of Marietta GA; daughters, Chloe and Laney
McKenna; sisters, Suzanne (Scott) Shahan of King George County, VA, Kim (Bill)
Morgan of Scottsboro, AL; brother, Sean Mckenna of Fredericksburg, VA; nephew,
Bill Morgan of Marietta, GA; numerous other beloved nieces and nephews and dear
friends.