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'Buddy'
Mr. McGinn, 46, went to be with our Lord Jesus on March 13, 2010. Son of Harry and Virginia McGinn, Buddy was born June 26, 1963 in Charlotte, NC.
He graduated from Olympic High School and received an associate's degree from CPCC. He loved cars and was an avid racing fan. He also enjoyed cooking and loved to experiment with different recipes. He had a love for music, especially jazz, and was an incredible handy man. Buddy loved everyone he came in contact with especially his family, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was a true friend to many and had an infectious smile.
In addition to his parents, Buddy is survived by 3 sisters, Laura Lindsay (Jim), Betsy Lisk (Buddy), and Rebecca Tilley (Robert), nieces and nephews, Virginia and William Lindsay, Cameron and Garrett Lisk, and Christian and Daniel Tilley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Virginia and Cameron Terry, Harry and Edna McGinn, and special friend Gina Limpert.
The funeral services will be held on Friday, March 19th, at 11 a.m. at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, 7407 Steele Creek Road. Graveside and visitation in the chapel will immediately follow the service.
Donations may be made to the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, or the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church Choir Fund.
Crown Funeral Services will serve the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry McGinn
March 13, 2011
RIP Little Brother. 3/13/10. We miss you every day.
May 6, 2010
Thinking about you today.
April 20, 2010
Wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart!
Kevin & Lisa Brown
April 16, 2010
Our prayers are with the whole McGinn family during this time of grief. We will always remember Buddy as a cheerful person that never met a stranger. We double dated to the Myers Park prom in 1981. I will always remember that and his love for his Chevy Nova. God Bless.
rick sessoms
April 5, 2010
my thoughts are with you during this time. buddy and i went to school together in our teen years and i helped him purchase a few scooters a few years back and was able to reconnect with him after so long and yes he did smile, all the time and he will be missed.
Chris Christianson
March 21, 2010
Dear Mcginn Family,
I am praying for you all, for strength, acceptance and peace. I also am praying for my own understanding during this time,to understand Gods plan in bringing Buddy and I close together this last year. He has a plan for all of us. Mr. Mcginn, Buddy REALLY spoke a great deal to me about you, his concerns, his fears and also his undeniable love..for his entire family. May Gods peace be with you all, and if there is anything I can do please dont hesitate to call me.
Chris Christianson
Saundra Bullock Fincher
March 21, 2010
My prayer's are with you all during this difficult time.Buddy was such a sweet and loving person.Always had a smile on his face.He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.Love you all.
Tommy& Pat Bullock
March 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kevin and Renee Kyseth and Bob Smith
March 20, 2010
To sum it up Buddy was just a sweetie ! He will be deeply missed but never forgotten ! We will treasure our memories and fun times with him forever !!
Thinking, praying , and sending our love for everyone during this difficult time !
Love to you all !!
Kara Ellis Sheaffer
March 19, 2010
Like so many here, I too can say that when I think of Buddy, I think of him smiling. He could light up a room! I am so, so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Libby Cook (Hinson)
March 19, 2010
Mrs McGinn & Becca,
I just saw you both this summer at the Olymipic reunion you were both so nice to let us enjoy at the Red Fez on the lake. I asked about Buddy that night. We all hate to loose a loved one especially at such a young age. I'll be thinking of you and I know Jesus will help you all in your time of sorrow.Buddy was turely love by friends & family.
My condolences.
Kathryn Mast
March 18, 2010
Betsy,
I was sorry to read about the death of your brother. I know it has been a long time but I wanted to send my condolences.
Mike Sigmon
March 18, 2010
I was so sad to hear about Buddy and the entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. Like everyone else, I never saw Buddy when he wasn't laughing or smiling. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call me.
March 18, 2010
The McGinn Family and Becca:
My deepest sympathy to each of you in your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with with and may our precious Lord just comfort you and give you peace at this time.
Beth Wilkes
Sheila Trimmier
March 18, 2010
Mr. Harry, Ms. Virginia, Laura, Becca and Betsy: Rob and I are thinking of you. We are so sorry we cannot be there with you during this time. I remember Buddy telling me about the foster holly tree in your backyard that I loved. He will be missed. I'm so glad we visited in January. Love you all.
Rob and Sheila Trimmier
Joyce Cloninger
March 18, 2010
To the McGinn Family I am so sorry to learn of the death of Buddy. He was always so friendly and nice to me when I worked at Steele Creek Church. Please know that you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless!
Teresa Barron
March 18, 2010
To the McGinn Family,
I have always felt close to all of you while I lived in Charlotte. For a period of time you were like a second family to me. Buddy was my best friend and I loved him dearly and especially his laugh as everyone did. My heart is heavy this day as are many, many others so I have a poem to ease minds of family and friends as I found peace as well.
"YOU NEVER SAID GOODBYE"
You never said I'm leaving
You never said goodbye.
You were gone before I knew it,
And only God knew why.
A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place,
That no one could ever fill.
It broke my heart to lose you,
But you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you,
The day God took you home.
God Bless the McGinn's during this difficult time and Buddy...RIP My Friend.
Mike & Pam Parrott
March 17, 2010
We were so sorry to hear about Buddy. He will be missed. There was never a time that we were around him that he didn't put a smile on our face. His entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Kennedy
March 17, 2010
To the Buddy McGinn family and friends, please accept my deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Buddy always had a laugh, smile and hug ready when needed by anyone. I'll forever remember him. Know that my prayers are with you.
Elaine Hamilton
March 17, 2010
Dear McGinn Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of growing up with Buddy...especially that smile. I pray peace for you during this time.
Gayle Martin
March 17, 2010
To the McGinn Family and especially Rebecca, I am thinking of you and praying for peace for you and for Buddy.
martha maynor
March 17, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Gene Carter
March 17, 2010
Harry, Virginia, Laura, Betsy, and Rebecca,
I know God will bring a peace to your hearts.
Buddy and I always had great times together, listening to jazz, hanging round the fire barrel, and cooking on the grill.
He will be sorely missed.
With all my love,
Gene Carter
Christa Hardin Stokes
March 17, 2010
Dear McGinn Family,
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We have lots of fond memories of Buddy and the McGinn girls while growing up in Steeleberry Acres. God bless each and everyone of you.
~The Hardin's
(Ray, Jo, Phyllis, Chuck & Christa)
Joan Sigmon
March 17, 2010
It is impossible to think that Buddy won"t be with us any longer. He was always ready with a smile and an offer of help. When I would visit He always said, stay and eat. He gave so much of himself to his family, especially his father, Harry. I will miss him being here on the street where I live.
With Loving Sympathy
Joannie
Joan Sigmon
March 17, 2010
It is impossible to think that Buddy won"t be with us any longer. He was always ready with a smile and an offer of help. When I would visit He always said, stay and eat. He gave so much of himself to his family, especially his father, Harry. I will miss him being here on the street where I live.
With Loving Sympathy
March 17, 2010
Dear McGinn Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Buddy's death. He was one of my first playmates in Steele Creek, and I have very fond memories of him and your family. May God give you peace during this difficult time.
Mary Beth Harding Hernandez (daughter of Larry and Donna Harding)
March 17, 2010
McGinn family,
I can't even imagine the pain and loss you are feeling. I pray all the wonderful memories of fun, laughter and the countless special times with Buddy will bring you comfort. He was always friendly, smiling and had a warm hug waiting. Having known Buddy since 'before I can remember', I have lots of great memories of my own. I think the first may be tricycle races in kindergarten. The last was awhile back when I ran into him and we talked just as if there had been no lapse of time. That's was the beauty of Buddy. A loving, accepting spirit that will live on with us all. May God bless you and keep you in this same loving spirit.
Karen Freeman
Cathy & Todd McLeod
March 17, 2010
Becca, we are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you & your family.
Zeb, Sandi, Michael and Jessica Green
March 17, 2010
Papa, Grand, Laura, Betsy and Rebecca,
We will miss Buddy and we loved him very much. He was a great friend and a wonderful Uncle Buddy to Michael and Jessica. We were Blessed to have him in our lives. May the Lord wrap his arms around all of you and help you through this very difficult time.
We love you all!!
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