Mr. John William McGinnis, age 85, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away, April 22, 2013. He was born on February 5, 1928 in Murray GA. He served in the Army from 1946-1947. He was an avid car lover and admired horses. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jim and Glenner McGinnis of Calhoun, daughter; Patricia Diane McGinnis, brother; Troy McGinnis of Calhoun. He is survived by his wife; Rachel Powell McGinnis of Jonesboro, children; Hal (Sheryl) McGinnis of Jonesboro, Nancy (Eddie) Jones of Forest Park, brothers; James (Romulus) McGinnis, Vernon McGinnis, Jerry McGinnis all of Calhoun, sisters; Ann (Bill) Ayers, Alma Padgett, Debbie (Gary) Mulkey all of Calhoun, grandchildren; TJ (Melissa) McGinnis, Tyler McGinnis, Amanda McGinnis, Ashley, Jessica, and Josh Jones, great grandchildren; William, Carter, Adam, and Samuel McGinnis. Funeral services will be held, Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 2 PM in the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro Worship Center. He will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church. Dr. Charles Q. Carter and Rev. Irvin Pearre will officiate. Interment will be at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Forest Park, GA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday April 24, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Flowers accepted or contributions can be made to Gideon International PO Box 1104 Jonesboro, GA 30237 or First Baptist Church Jonesboro PO Box 773 Jonesboro, GA 30237.