Obituary of James Douglas McGinnis

James Douglas “McGoo” McGinnis, age 78, of Hawley died Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Susan J. (Bortree) McGinnis. Born August 17, 1943 in Dover, NJ, he was the son of the late Margaret Theresa (McGinnis) Snyder. An Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War, he worked as a truck driver, in particular for Castle Antiques in Hawley. Over the years he also worked for Shamrock Homes and Mesko Glass. In his later years, we worked as a driver delivering meals to the homebound for the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son: James Douglas McGinnis Jr. of Athens, TN; two daughters: Meagan McGinnis of San Antonio, TX and Kelly McGinnis of Hawley; one grandson: Rowan Bingaman of San Antonio, TX; and his faithful dog: Molly. Jim was preceded in death by his beloved dogs, Mutley, Mindy, Precious and Zoey. There will be a Visitation held on Monday, December 6, from 3 to 6 PM at Teeters' Funeral Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley, PA. Private cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. Memorials may be made to Dessin Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Rd., Honesdale, PA 18431.