Ed McGinnis

February 13, 1949 - January 27, 2017

Ed McGinnis, 67, of Black Mountain died unexpectedly January 27, 2017 in Clemson, SC. Ed grew up in Black Mountain and attended Western Carolina University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Master of Arts in Higher Education and Adult Education. He was a member of Kappa Delta Pi, National Honor Society and served as President for the North Carolina Association of USA Track & Field. He had a zest for life and adventure, an avid traveler, marathon runner, tennis player, whitewater paddler, rock climber, and golfer. He loved a challenge. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Violet McGinnis of Black Mountain, North Carolina. His real and abiding passions were his family and friends. He is survived by his three children, Nathan McGinnis, Sarah (Jeremy)London, and Daniel McGinnis; brother, Rick McGinnis (Malorie); sister Diane Morris (Corey); niece, Amanda McGinnis Govern and nephews, Jason McGinnis, Taylor McGinnis, Brandon Morris and Jeremy Morris. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, February 2, 2017 in the chapel of Highlands Cremation and Funeral Care, 2393 Hendersonville Road. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Western Carolina University, www.wcu.edu/engage/give-to-wcu