Galen Lamar “Babe” McGinnis
Galen Lamar “Babe” McGinnis, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, in Florida. He was a longtime resident of Zephyrhills. He was born July 1, 1941, in Messmore, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the son of Wendell D. McGinnis and Leeola Burke McGinnis.
“Babe” had attended the now former German Township High School on College Avenue in McClellandtown, Pa., was a Veteran of the United States Navy who served in the Vietnam Conflict and was a heavy machine operator by trade.
His parents preceded him in death.
He is survived by three brothers, Jimmie R. McGinnis, Wendell H. McGinnis and Gene M. McGinnis.
A Memorial Service will be held in Florida.
He will be buried in the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida, with Full Military Honors accorded to him.
There will be no local funeral arrangements.
Obituary published through the H. DAVID McELROY FUNERAL HOME, 803 Main Street, McClellandtown, Pa.