Patrick McGinnis Obituary

Linda and Kendra,
The celebration of Pat's life was very meaningful. Pat led a rich and generous life. His legacy lives on through the many lives of those he touched. We love you. Dale and Robbie Campbell.

Ann, Sandy, Doll, Jane and Timmy: we extend our condolences to you and the rest of the family. We have many fond memories in Eastwood. We understand your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Louise Geiger, Kay Geiger Shealy and Bernice Geiger Martin

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Pat. He had a great spirit and always happy and making us laugh. Kendra, he made you and your mother so happy. Pat came into your lives at the right time.
The memorial service was very nice and the speakers really let all know that Pat was a loving, kind and giving man.

Antoinette Walker, Charleston SC

Linda & Kendra:
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories of Pat.

Nancy & Ron
Clara's Cafe'

Linda & Kendra:
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories of Pat.

Nancy & Ron
Clara's Cafe'

Linda and Kendra,
We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers during this trying time. May the Lord bless and keep you and may your loved one be in a beautiful place of comfort, peace and light!
love,
Snoony and Margaret Matson

Budsy Howard

Aunt Ann, Sandy, Doll, Jane, Timmy and all the kids,

I am so sorry for your loss. Our very large extended family get togethers, in Eastwood and Johns Island, are some of the best memories I have. Uncle Pat will be missed by many.

Love,
Missy

My deepest sympathy also to Linda and Kendra.

Linda and Kendra- We were so sorry to hear about Pat. I know you both will miss him very much. He was such a great step-dad to Kendra. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and all the McGinnis family. (Curtis and Carol Doran & family)

One of our fondest memories of Pat was when my mother, Mary, asked if he would be her boyfriend. She was living at Sandpiper at the time. Now they will share much as they are reunited. Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you, especially Linda. You were always there.

Loving you,
Dorothy and Milt Espada

Pattio, you will be missed much, we all loved you.. you taught everyone you met alot of wisdom. Thank you for all you and Linda have done in all our lives, we know its not been an easy road. but now you can rest. go fishing with shawn, and see your parents, you will greatly be missed, but most of all, We will always remember the good times we had.. wow what a mentor you have been for alot of people. peace is with you and now , as the circle continues, we know God will be our guidence, through our journies..With all our Love your Sister Inlaw and my family, Gale

My deepest condolences and sympathy go to the McGinnis family in this hour of need. Pat was a friend from childhood, a fellow Cadet at The Citadel, and my best man when Betty and I were married. He will be always fondly remembered.

May the peace which comes from the memories of loved shared comfort you now and the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with the McGinnis family during this difficult time. Mr. McGinnis was special to me and the entire Capers family and will always be in our hearts. Although is it difficult today to see beyond your sorrow, may your memories help and comfort you through your tomorrows.

BIG BIRD
you were the best Step-Dad anyone could ask for, you loved me like your own. You were our Blessing. I will never forget you and the little things we did together; coffee by my bed in the mornings before school, dancing, ice cream parties, chocolate attacks, dressing up and our dates ( just me and You) downtown at Minstral listening to Jazz, all of your stories and lots of fun laughing. You were just one of those people who made a mark. I Love You and miss you terribly.

I Love You PATTYCAKES!

Lil" Bird
Kendra

My thoughts and prayers are with the McGinnis family during this time. Mr. McGinnis will always have a special place in my heart as he was a very kind person. Working at In & Out brings back great memories of him and the family atmosphere he created.

He will be greatly missed.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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