John W. McGinnis

John W. McGinnis, 81, of Cambridge passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Talbot Hospice House in Easton. He was born in Oklahoma, OK on June 16, 1943 and was a son of the late John F. and Dorothy McBath McGinnis.

Mr. McGinnis graduated from Washington College and University of Maryland College Park, earning degrees in economics and business. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam completing two tours and receiving two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart and was honorably discharged at the rank of Lieutenant. Mr. McGinnis was a CPA and a Financial Advisor with Wilson and McGinnis, where his clients were always happy to come in and catch up with him, discussing community news, business, and their families. He enjoyed fishing, loved scuba diving in the Caribbean, and he was most content reading a good book beside a warm fire or on a deck, porch, or beach. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and especially his wife of 56 years, Mary June. They enjoyed traveling together, particularly to America’s National Parks with Glacier Park being his favorite. Mr. McGinnis was also a beloved servant in the local community, lending his expertise to many regional non-profit boards and organizations who all greatly valued his financial prowess.

In addition to his wife Mary June McGinnis of Cambridge, he is survived by his son Sean McGinnis and wife Amber of Cambridge, daughter Meghan Cleary and husband Thomas of Cambridge, two grandchildren Quinn and Daniel McGinnis, sister Joy Takacs and husband Fred of Pennsylvania and brother Ed McGinnis and wife Sheila of Canada and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Mr. McGinnis is preceded in death by a sister Sue Morris.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church in Cambridge with Rev. Tonya McClain officiating. Family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Zion United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 612 Locust St., Cambridge, MD 21613 or Talbot Hospice at https://talbothospice.org/. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A.