Mark Anthony McGinnis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mark Anthony McGinnis, 51, of Muncie, died Friday, July 19, 2013 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie after a brief but brave battle with cancer. He was born November 21, 1961 in Muncie, a son of the late Charles R. and Bonnie J. (Dyer) McGinnis. Mark attended Eugene Field Elementary, Wilson Middle School and Southside High School. He was a member of the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 1112, and had worked for the past five years at J.J. Day Inc. Mark enjoyed a hard days work and loved his job. He enjoyed playing cards and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. In past years, he enjoyed fishing and bowling. He loved animals and on many occasions took in strays that made their way to his home. Mark was a kind and compassionate man and would literally give anyone the shirt off his back. He was affectionately known by his nicknames “Mo”, “Smoke” and “Mad Dog”. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Patty (Mills) McGinnis; two daughters, Amber McGinnis Mosier and Britney McGinnis both of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; a brother, Kevin “Mike” (wife: Venita) McGinnis of Whitwell, Tennessee; a twin sister, Sherri Michelle (husband: Bryce) Tearney of Muncie; a grandson, Brylee Austin McGinnis of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; his aunts, Opal Johnson and Fran Dyer both of Muncie; his step-son, Jim (wife: Amanda) Atkins of Lafayette; step-son-in-law, Albert Beeks of Gas City; three step-grandchildren, Samantha Justice, Brady Justice and Charlotte Atkins; several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a twin brother and sister, Randy and Robin McGinnis; a step-daughter, Shannon Beeks and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at True Light Baptist Church, 805 N. Country Club Road, Muncie with Pastor Ron Elam of the Fellowship Baptist Church officiating.Burial will follow in Tomlinson Cemetery, Muncie. Friends may call from 4 – 8 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2013 at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Mark McGinnis.

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Mark Anthony McGinnis

November 21, 1961 - July 19, 2013