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Apr. 24, 2026

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Donald McGinley Obituary

Donald David McGinley, 93, husband of the late Bertie Mae Hayes McGinley, passed away April 16, 2026.

A native of Altoona, Pennsylvania, son of the late Charles W. and Irene Schoen McGinley, he was a United States Air Force Veteran and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his children, Steven McGinley (Missy) of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, David Michael McGinley (Ann) of Weaverville, North Carolina, and Deborah Fowler (Stephen) of Greer, South Carolina; seven grandchildren, Stephen Troy McGinley (Allison), Tanya Lathrop, Jamie McGinley, Laurie McGinley, David McGinley, II, Kimberley Fowler Casada (Jeremy), and Gregg Fowler, Jr.; sixteen great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; a sister, Lorraine Slage of Pennsylvania; niece, Carol Noyles; nephew, Dave Slage; and two fur babies, Rosie and Pookie.

Mr. McGinley was predeceased by a son, Charles Edwin McGinley; a grandchild, Tanya Maness; great-grandchild, Toby McGinley; sister, Doris McGinley Osborn; niece, Sandy Slage; and nephew, Joe Slage.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Mountain View Cemetery conducted by Pastor Nick Vance and Pastor Mike Miller.

Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2026, at The Wood Mortuary.

The family will be at the home of his daughter, Deborah Fowler.

Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Post and Courier - Greenville on Apr. 18, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Donald McGinley

Apr

24

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Wood Mortuary, Inc.

300 West Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650

Apr

25

Service

11:00 a.m.

Mountain View Cemetery

303 North Avenue, Greer, SC 29650

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The Wood Mortuary, Inc. - Greer

300 West Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650

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