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Joseph McGinn Obituary
November 21, 1934 - July 4, 2022
Huntersville, North Carolina - Joseph Britt McGinn, 87, of Salisbury, formerly of Huntersville, died July 4, 2022. He was born on November 21, 1934 in Mecklenburg County to the late William and Ruth McGinn.
Survivors include his wife Sarah McGinn; son, Joseph Britt McGinn, Jr. and wife Chi-Yan Mok of Arcadia, CA; daughter, Mary Ruth McGinn of Silver Spring, MD; grandchildren, Ashley Sierra and Austin Raleigh.
Memorials may be made to John Calvin Presbyterian Church, Salisbury and Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, Salisbury.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at John Calvin Presbyterian Church in Salisbury on Wednesday, August 3rd at 2:00 PM EDT.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.
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Ginger marsh
December 12, 2023
Mr. McGinn was my Vice Principal at West. I struggled in High School with severe depression (we didn't know that is what was going on) I left school early alot and I had to have him sign me out/permission. I will always remember how gracious he was with me and never made me feel bad about my absences. That was a big deal for me.
Brant Hart
December 10, 2023
Coach McGinn taught me Math in 8th Grade and Health and PE in 9th Grade at Ranson Jr High (1964-66). Thanks to him I had no trouble with Algebra. He was one of my customers at Hardee's on Little Rock Rd when I was a manager there in the early 1980's.
Stuart Williams
August 4, 2022
Coach McGinn was one of my football coaches at Olympic HS during the 1970-1972 football seasons. He was also my P.E. teacher and, when I was a senior at Olympic, he was my Physical Science teacher. That Physical Science class was probably my favorite class that I took in high school and it was because he made it so much fun. We both left Olympic following the 1972-1973 school year; I graduated and Mr McGinn took a job as an Assistant Principal at West Mecklenburg HS. I became a commuter student at UNC Charlotte and would stop by to visit him at West Mecklenburg in the afternoons on my way home from UNCC. My friend Rick Stack and I visited Coach McGinn and his wife Sarah at their home in Salisbury about 5 years ago. Thank you for everything you did for me, Coach McGinn. I will love you forever!
Eric Broome
July 30, 2022
I remember him from somewhere , Wilson or West. I graduated '71
Theresa (Terri) Carlisle Williams
July 18, 2022
My senior year at West Mecklenburg (1980) I was his assistant during 6th period. He was a very firm but very fair man. I have always considered it an honor to know him. My heart goes out to his family.
Kim S. Bradford
July 18, 2022
I am so very sorry. I was so sure Mr. McGinn would live forever! He is and always will be a super hero in my eyes! He has added a new voice to the Heavenly choir.
Ginger Marsh
July 17, 2022
Class of 1984: He was so patient with me. I needed to leave school early a lot and he had to sign my paper. He never made me feel bad about it like he just knew I was struggling with depression. Condolences to the family..
Julie Gaddy
July 17, 2022
Joe was an assistant principal at West Mecklenburg for most of the years I taught there. He was fair, funny and a very good man. Sending condolences to allhis family and friends.
Melvin McIntosh
July 17, 2022
Joe was a neighbor when we were in Berryhill School, and in a quartet together. We enjoyed a lot of activities together. My wife and I got to visit Joe and Sarah in Salisbury a few years ago. He was a good friend and companion during our school years. May God's greatest blessings be with all the family. ><}}}*>
Mary Ann Frye
July 15, 2022
Joe always had interesting things to say at our Sunday School meetings. We will miss him.
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