James R. McGinnis, age 79, Coatesville , passed away Friday at IU Health West Hospital. He was born on January 13, 1942 in Chicago, IL the son of Donald Ambrose McGinnis and Dortha Redman Johnson. He retired from Chevrolet Truck and Bus where he was a tool and die maker. He served honorably for 4 years in the US Navy. Jim was a member and deacon of the Coatesville Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife - Sharon Wesseler Rose McGinnis; Children - James McGinnis, Jr., Pamela Fox, Deborah Aspberger, and Eric D. McGinnis; step-children - Dawn Holley, Bronson Rose, Sharena Schmidt, and Anna Chimento; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister - Patty Rowe; and a brother - Mike McGinnis. He was preceded by his parents and in 1998 by his first wife - Ruth Luke McGinnis, and a grandson, Matthew W. Fox. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Coatesville Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Harr officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 AM until time of service. Burial with military honors will be in the Coatesville Cemetery.