Ford Joseph Mcginley, Jr.

Ford Joseph McGinley, Jr, age 86 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on August 26, 2022.

Ford was born on January 28, 1936, the son of Ford Joseph McGinley, Sr. and Marion Florence Miller. He was a 1954 graduate of Sexton High School in Lansing, Michigan. Ford served in the Army during the Korean War, and retired from Wohlerts, Company in Lansing, Michigan. On June 9, 1957, Ford married Ida Ellen Thomas.

Ford was a minor league softball player and excellent at archery, taking home many trophies and winning many championships. He was an avid stamp collector.

Ford is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Sandy Predmore, and son-in-law Randy Lee Coenen.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ida McGinley, daughters Tammy (Lowell) Wilde, Debra Coenen, Linda McGinley, son David (Mary) McGinley, grandchildren Amber (Brandon) Willard, Patrick Wilde, Katie (Elliott) Coenen, and Joshua (Jessica) Coenen.

Memorial contributions in memory of Ford can be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter, 540 North Industrial Park Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the Hastings Public Library, 227 E State St, Hastings, MI 49058.

Respecting Ford's wishes, there will be no services held. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.