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1960
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2019
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Thomas McGinn Obituary
He was born March 21, 1960, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Francis Ambrose and Hattie Marie (Hemphill) McGinn. He served in the U.S. Army from October 18, 1979 until being honorably discharged on March 7, 1984.
He attended Salvation Army Church in Topeka.
Survivors include a daughter, Brandy Wagoner, and her husband, Darryl Acker, Topeka; a son, Thomas R. McGinn, Houston, TX; seven grandchildren, Jonathan and Emma Wagoner, Travis and Trenton Howard, Audrey and Alania McGinn and Peyton Acker; twin sisters, Judy (Steve) Parrish and Trudy Parrish; and a brother, Robert C. Parrish.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, David McGinn; and a sister, Sue Ann Rose.
Tom enjoyed spending time with family, walking, coloring, building model cars and making clocks.
A celebration of life reception will be at 11:00am, Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Salvation Army Church, 1320 SE 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66607. Dove Cremations & Funerals, Southeast Chapel is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army Church or Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com.
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Jonathan wagoner
January 28, 2025
I'm not sure what to say. I never got a chance to meet you or anyone. I hope somebody sees this and reaches out. My name is Jonathan wagoner. My father is Christopher Wagoner. My mother is or was brandy Wagoner. Hopefully you see this
Travis Howard
September 27, 2019
You are missed and loved by many; we're all glad that you got to go home and that you're not suffering anymore.
Thomas McGinn
September 26, 2019
I truly hope to see you again and I believe I will. Rest easy and I can't wait to meet you there in that special place. I love you Dad.
Thomas McGinn
September 26, 2019
Thomas McGinn
September 26, 2019
Darryl Acker
September 26, 2019
We miss you
September 26, 2019
Brandy Wagoner
September 26, 2019
I love you dad. You are missed so much.
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