Thomas McGinnis

. Mr. Thomas Jefferson "Jack" McGinnis age 90, of North Wilkesboro, NC died on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at his home. Mr. McGinnis was the son of Walter and Pearl Craft McGinnis and was born on April 24, 1921 in Ashe County. Mr. McGinnis was preceded in death by his first wife, Fay Dillard McGinnis, son, Jim McGinnis, daughter, Martha Harless, step-daughter, Martha Shumate and granddaughter, Sara Szekely. Mr. McGinnis was a WWII veteran.  He was a Baptist minister and pastor of many churches in the area. He loved music and playing the fiddle. He also loved gardening and woodworking. He volunteered at the Wilkes Regional Medical Center and Wilkes Senior Center. He retired from Superior Type Setters and worked at many newspapers in the area.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel, 300 N. Main Street in West Jefferson, NC by Rev. Julius Blevins & Elder John Jackson. Burial will follow in Riverview Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Friday prior to the service. Mr. McGinnis is survived by: His wife: Ora Lee McGinnis 1 son: John McGinnis and wife Sandy of Jefferson 3 daughters: Linda Sheets and husband Wayne of Wilkesboro, Mary Bauguess and husband Edward of North Wilkesboro and Sandy Nichols and husband Ed all of Wilkesboro 1 step-son: Jerry Shumate and wife Dare of North Wilkesboro 2 half brothers: Tom Hartzog of North Wilkesboro & Basil Hartzog of West Jefferson 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, several step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family respectfully request no flowers please, memorials may be made to Riverview Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o John Paul Miller, 1897 Conley Cheek Rd., Fleetwood, NC  28626 or Hospice of Wilkes, 1907 West Park Dr., North Wilkesboro, NC  28659. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. McGinnis's arrangements.