John D. McGinnis
John D. McGinnis, 85, of rural Wabash, Ind., passed away at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at his home.
He was born Nov. 17, 1927, in Huntington County, Ind., to Theodore and Mary (Matthews) McGinnis.
John was a truck driver, farmer and cared for race horses. He was a member of the Wabash Moose Lodge #1195. He enjoyed fishing, horse racing and playing with his great-grandson.
He is survived by five children: Roger ‘Butch’ McGinnis, Wabash; Tim McGinnis, North Manchester, Ind.; Cheryl (Robin) Roberts, Wabash; Brenda Hurlock, Wabash; and Denise (Jim) Leep, Wabash; five grandchildren: Brad Roberts, Huntington, Ind.; Coty Leep, Wabash; Jennifer (Ben) Bailey, Lagro, Ind.; Jamie (Matt) Brane and Meagan Hurlock, both of Wabash; two great-grandchildren: Liam Brane and Brantley Leep, both of Wabash; girlfriend: Penny England, Mishawaka, Ind.; and two sisters: Ruth (Leroy) Newman and Sandy Booth, both of Wabash.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: Paul McGinnis and William McGinnis; and one sister: Kay Pierson.
Visitation will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at the funeral home, with Guy Provance officiating. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville, Ind.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of John McGinnis.