Mr. Frank McGinnis, 84, of Lincolnton, NC passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Cherryville, NC. Burial followed in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Fallston, NC. 

Mr. McGinnis served our country in the U.S. Navy as a master chief after 33 years of service as a tug master and harbor pilot, serving in World War II, Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Era.

He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Waltena Guadagni McGinnis; his parents, Delmas McGinnis and Kathleen Healderman McGinnis; 3 brothers, Paul McGinnis, Ed McGinnis and an infant brother; and 1 infant sister.

He is survived by his 2nd wife, Shirley Price McGinnis; 1 son, Frank Stephen “Mac” McGinnis and wife Carolyn of Lincolnton, NC; 3 daughters, Jeannette King of Lincolnton, Betty Brittain and husband Randy of Cherryville, and Connie Stoddard and husband Roger of Greenville, SC; 3 step-daughters, Rosemary Curran and husband Daniel, and Sandra Chaney and husband Randy, all of Lincolnton, and Jill Yochim and husband Sid of Tennessee; 4 brothers, Glenn McGinnis of Charlotte, NC, Bob McGinnis of Lincolnton, Don McGinnis of Waddy, KY, and JR McGinnis of Gastonia; 2 sisters, Mary Noles of Lake Norman, and Sue McGinnis of Gastonia; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church, Cherryville, 301 East First Street, Cherryville, NC 28021.

Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston, NC is serving the family.