Ted McGinnis

Carlos 'Ted' McGinnis, 82, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, November 29, 2024
surrounded by his loved ones. Ted was born on March 17, 1942 in Boone, NC to parents Foy
Thuthill and Junie Isaacs McGinnis.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Deanna Hawkins McGinnis; daughter Carla and
husband Eric Gaydos of Matthews, NC; son Evan and wife Amy McGinnis of St. Johns, FL;
daughter Shelli and husband Jeff Johnson of Sugar Grove, NC; grandchildren Zachary and
Jacob Gaydos, Carson and Eli McGinnis, Jada and Mila Johnson. He is also survived by one
sister Joy and husband Jerry Canter of Sugar Grove, NC and numerous nieces, nephews, and
cousins. Ted is preceded in death by his parents Thuthill and Junie McGinnis, and his brother
Ray and wife Dare McGinnis of Vilas, NC.
Ted was a member of Cove Creek Baptist Church and graduated from Cove Creek High
School in 1961. He worked as a maintenance mechanic at Appalachian State University for 31
years. Ted had a small family-owned Christmas tree farm for more than 40 years. He enjoyed
working on old cars, attending car shows, watching Tarheel basketball, Braves baseball and
NASCAR races. He and family often enjoyed camping and going to bluegrass music festivals.
He was a proud member of the Cove Creek Preservation and Development board and helped
start and host the Doc Watson Music Festival for many years. Ted was often known by some as
the “Mayor of Cove Creek,” seen driving around watching over the community and looking to
strike up a conversation or to make sure things were done right. He was very proud of his six
grandkids, bragging often on their looks, intelligence and abilities to play sports.
Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to the Cove Creek Baptist Church
bridge fund. PO Box 68 Sugar Grove, NC 28679

Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM with a funeral service following.

Services will be officiated by Pastor Ray Greene to be held in the chapel at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory.

Graveside burial will be private.

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