Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Henry Eugene McGinley, of Darlington, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 29, 2012. Henry was born to Henry Arthur and Leona Marcella (Dirks) McGinley on January 6, 1947 at the McGinley homestead near Darlington, Missouri. As a boy, Henry attended the Darlington School until it closed in 1952 and was moved to the Albany school district.
On August 28, 1964, Henry was united in marriage to Mary Louise (Farnsworth) McGinley at a little Baptist Church in Faucett, Missouri. To this union four children were born.
Henry was baptized September 1966 and was a member of the Darlington Baptist Church. His favorite song was "Amazing Grace." When we talked about Jesus' coming, he would always laugh and say, "God told me when, but he told me not to tell!"
Henry was talented in many areas of work which included being a mechanic, over the road truck driver, concrete laborer, owning and operating his own bulldozers and as a heavy equipment operator for Damon Pursell Construction Co. until retiring in 2008. Henry's passion was farming and constructing and it was here on the farm that he built the homestead for Mary and himself. He and Mary loved to raise a large garden and enjoyed all aspects of the farm life. He was a gentle loving husband, father and grandfather who loved and cared for his family. For those who knew Henry, he was always willing to help anyone in need. He was also known for accomplishing anything he set his mind to. He enjoyed good company and could always make you laugh with his humorous side.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, son, Charles E. McGinley and grandson, Jacob R. Smith.
He is survived by Mary, his wife of 48 years; daughters, Mary Ann (Alan) Polley, Ridgeway, MO; Connie (Randall) Smith, Stanberry; son, Kevin (Mary) McGinley, Maysville, MO; sisters, Bertha (Gene) Sowards, Springfield, MO; Lela (Joe) Whitmore, Chillicothe, MO; brothers, Donald (Linda) McGinley, Jerry (Nellie) McGinley, J.R. (Jennifer) McGinley, all of Darlington; Grandchildren, Cory, Gregory, Tyler (Devany) and Andrew Polley; Ryan (Chalee), Steven and Taylor McGinley; Brooke, Brett and Brendan Smith; great-grandchildren, Jaelynn Polley, Ele Snow, Laine Snow and Khloe McGinley, aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Celebration of Life: 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 1 at the family home in Darlington at 5060 370th St. The body has been cremated. Private inurnment will be held at a later date.
On August 28, 1964, Henry was united in marriage to Mary Louise (Farnsworth) McGinley at a little Baptist Church in Faucett, Missouri. To this union four children were born.
Henry was baptized September 1966 and was a member of the Darlington Baptist Church. His favorite song was "Amazing Grace." When we talked about Jesus' coming, he would always laugh and say, "God told me when, but he told me not to tell!"
Henry was talented in many areas of work which included being a mechanic, over the road truck driver, concrete laborer, owning and operating his own bulldozers and as a heavy equipment operator for Damon Pursell Construction Co. until retiring in 2008. Henry's passion was farming and constructing and it was here on the farm that he built the homestead for Mary and himself. He and Mary loved to raise a large garden and enjoyed all aspects of the farm life. He was a gentle loving husband, father and grandfather who loved and cared for his family. For those who knew Henry, he was always willing to help anyone in need. He was also known for accomplishing anything he set his mind to. He enjoyed good company and could always make you laugh with his humorous side.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, son, Charles E. McGinley and grandson, Jacob R. Smith.
He is survived by Mary, his wife of 48 years; daughters, Mary Ann (Alan) Polley, Ridgeway, MO; Connie (Randall) Smith, Stanberry; son, Kevin (Mary) McGinley, Maysville, MO; sisters, Bertha (Gene) Sowards, Springfield, MO; Lela (Joe) Whitmore, Chillicothe, MO; brothers, Donald (Linda) McGinley, Jerry (Nellie) McGinley, J.R. (Jennifer) McGinley, all of Darlington; Grandchildren, Cory, Gregory, Tyler (Devany) and Andrew Polley; Ryan (Chalee), Steven and Taylor McGinley; Brooke, Brett and Brendan Smith; great-grandchildren, Jaelynn Polley, Ele Snow, Laine Snow and Khloe McGinley, aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Celebration of Life: 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 1 at the family home in Darlington at 5060 370th St. The body has been cremated. Private inurnment will be held at a later date.
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Henry Eugene McGinley, of Darlington, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 29, 2012. Henry was born to Henry Arthur and Leona Marcella (Dirks) McGinley on January 6, 1947 at the McGinley homestead near Darlington, Missouri. As a boy, Henry attended the Darlington School until it closed in 1952 and was moved to the Albany school district.
On August 28, 1964, Henry was united in marriage to Mary Louise (Farnsworth) McGinley at a little Baptist Church in Faucett, Missouri. To this union four children were born.
Henry was baptized September 1966 and was a member of the Darlington Baptist Church. His favorite song was "Amazing Grace." When we talked about Jesus' coming, he would always laugh and say, "God told me when, but he told me not to tell!"
Henry was talented in many areas of work which included being a mechanic, over the road truck driver, concrete laborer, owning and operating his own bulldozers and as a heavy equipment operator for Damon Pursell Construction Co. until retiring in 2008. Henry's passion was farming and constructing and it was here on the farm that he built the homestead for Mary and himself. He and Mary loved to raise a large garden and enjoyed all aspects of the farm life. He was a gentle loving husband, father and grandfather who loved and cared for his family. For those who knew Henry, he was always willing to help anyone in need. He was also known for accomplishing anything he set his mind to. He enjoyed good company and could always make you laugh with his humorous side.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, son, Charles E. McGinley and grandson, Jacob R. Smith.
He is survived by Mary, his wife of 48 years; daughters, Mary Ann (Alan) Polley, Ridgeway, MO; Connie (Randall) Smith, Stanberry; son, Kevin (Mary) McGinley, Maysville, MO; sisters, Bertha (Gene) Sowards, Springfield, MO; Lela (Joe) Whitmore, Chillicothe, MO; brothers, Donald (Linda) McGinley, Jerry (Nellie) McGinley, J.R. (Jennifer) McGinley, all of Darlington; Grandchildren, Cory, Gregory, Tyler (Devany) and Andrew Polley; Ryan (Chalee), Steven and Taylor McGinley; Brooke, Brett and Brendan Smith; great-grandchildren, Jaelynn Polley, Ele Snow, Laine Snow and Khloe McGinley, aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Celebration of Life: 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 1 at the family home in Darlington at 5060 370th St. The body has been cremated. Private inurnment will be held at a later date.
On August 28, 1964, Henry was united in marriage to Mary Louise (Farnsworth) McGinley at a little Baptist Church in Faucett, Missouri. To this union four children were born.
Henry was baptized September 1966 and was a member of the Darlington Baptist Church. His favorite song was "Amazing Grace." When we talked about Jesus' coming, he would always laugh and say, "God told me when, but he told me not to tell!"
Henry was talented in many areas of work which included being a mechanic, over the road truck driver, concrete laborer, owning and operating his own bulldozers and as a heavy equipment operator for Damon Pursell Construction Co. until retiring in 2008. Henry's passion was farming and constructing and it was here on the farm that he built the homestead for Mary and himself. He and Mary loved to raise a large garden and enjoyed all aspects of the farm life. He was a gentle loving husband, father and grandfather who loved and cared for his family. For those who knew Henry, he was always willing to help anyone in need. He was also known for accomplishing anything he set his mind to. He enjoyed good company and could always make you laugh with his humorous side.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, son, Charles E. McGinley and grandson, Jacob R. Smith.
He is survived by Mary, his wife of 48 years; daughters, Mary Ann (Alan) Polley, Ridgeway, MO; Connie (Randall) Smith, Stanberry; son, Kevin (Mary) McGinley, Maysville, MO; sisters, Bertha (Gene) Sowards, Springfield, MO; Lela (Joe) Whitmore, Chillicothe, MO; brothers, Donald (Linda) McGinley, Jerry (Nellie) McGinley, J.R. (Jennifer) McGinley, all of Darlington; Grandchildren, Cory, Gregory, Tyler (Devany) and Andrew Polley; Ryan (Chalee), Steven and Taylor McGinley; Brooke, Brett and Brendan Smith; great-grandchildren, Jaelynn Polley, Ele Snow, Laine Snow and Khloe McGinley, aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Celebration of Life: 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 1 at the family home in Darlington at 5060 370th St. The body has been cremated. Private inurnment will be held at a later date.
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