Wednesday, March 6, 2024 10:06 am

Kenneth Ray McGinnis, age 90, of Bostic, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024.

Kenneth was born November 28, 1933 in Rutherford County to the late James Adam McGinnis and Jessie Mae Henson McGinnis. He was a graduate of Alexander High School and Isothermal Community College. Kenneth served honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as an electrician for Fountain Electric and Fieldcrest Mill for many years. Kenneth owned and operated the Carpet Barn in Ellenboro for 41 years. He was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church and enjoyed playing bluegrass gospel music with the Piney Mountain Boys.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Daniel McGinnis; sister, Catherine Cooper; an infant grandchild, Heather McGinnis and great-grandchildren, Caleb Lancaster and Dylan McMahan.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years, Barbara S. McGinnis; sons, David McGinnis of Forest City and Doug McGinnis (Cindy) of Ellenboro; sisters, Carolyn Harrill, Joyce Hefman, Judy Webb and Rita Dodson (Mike), 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held March 5 at Grace Chapel with Rev. Ricky Poteat officiating. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.