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C. Carl McGinnis C. Carl McGinnis, loving husband, father
and grandfather, passed away at his daughter's home on Thursday, Apr. 2, 2020 after
a brief illness. He would have
celebrated his 90th birthday November 6th. He was the husband of the late Betty Parmer McGinnis
who died Apr. 10, 2019. They observed their 63rd wedding anniversary
Mar. 17, 2019. Prior to his residence at
Brethren Village, he lived in Leola, PA for 57 years. Born in Kinzers, PA, he was the son of the
late Howard H. and Myrtle Houck McGinnis who resided in Blue Ball.
Following graduation from New Holland High
School in 1948, McGinnis began his career at Sperry New Holland now known as
CNH Industrial. During his next 43.5
years with that company, he held numerous management positions.
During 1951-1954 McGinnis served with the United
States Marines, 1st Marine Division in Korea where three campaign
stars were awarded. Following his three
year tour of duty, he attended Drexel Institute evening school where he was
certificated in Welding Engineering.
McGinnis was active in local fast-pitch
softball both as a player and coach. He was a dedicated member of the
Bareville-Leola-Leacock Lions Club, having been president of that organization
1997-1998. He belonged to the Leola
United Methodist Church for 55 plus years where he served on church council and
also participated in their Super Seniors Club. His hobbies included golf, Pinochle, and participating in Lions Club
events.
Surviving are three daughters: Cindy
Simmons, wife of Ronald Simmons, Leola, Linda Bergstrom, wife of Eric
Bergstrom, Lancaster, and Nancy Lopez, wife of Mark Lopez, Leola; six
grandchildren, Ashlee Simmons, Brittany Simmons, Michael Bergstrom, Matthew
Bergstrom, Ryan Lopez, Joel Lopez, and a great-grandson, Jack Bergstrom;
sisters, Gladys M. Rutt, wife of Mervin Rutt, Ephrata, Maribelle M. Steffy wife
of the late Jason Steffy, Ephrata; and a brother, Melvin H. McGinnis, husband
of Lynn McGinnis of Ocean City, MD.
Due to the current public health crisis, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be private at Trumbauer Memorial Cemetery, Leola. If desired, memorials may be sent to the Bareville-Leola-Leacock Lions Club, c/o Norm Weaver, 896 Hornig Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601. Send Your Condolences: |