Joseph William McGinness

Joseph William McGinness, 50, passed away March 21, 2021 in Independence Mo. He was born May 13, 1970 to Anita Heisman and Jonathan Dee McGinness.

Joe had the kindest and most loving heart. In words of his aunt, Joe didn’t have a lot of materialist things but he had what no one could buy with money. He had the biggest heart of any man that walks this earth.

Joe spent many of his younger years enjoying the outdoors; hunting and fishing. He owned McGinness Construction for many years and then found his way into auto mechanics working for Neeley’s Auto Repair. There he formed a special bond with a dear friend and mentor, Ollie Neeley. Ollie religiously chauffeured Joe to church, Safe Harbor Fellowship Baptist Church, where he accepted Christ into his life on January 31, 2021.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Anita Heisman Bain and Jonathan Dee McGinness, his grandparents William Heisman, Vance and Faye McKillip and Galand and Margaret McGinness and his aunt Dianne Rhea. He is survived by his 2 sons; Joseph (Joey) William and Brayden Tyler; brothers Jon and Jason McGinness; his many aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, his church family and many extended friends.

Joe will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, March 31 at 10 am at Safe Harbor Fellowship Baptist Church, 901 E 23rd St Independence, MO 64055

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Safe Harbor Fellowship Baptist Church in Joe’s memory.

Safe Harbor Fellowship Baptist Church
Attn: In Memory of Joe McGinness
901 E 23rd St
Independence, MO 64055

Visits: 2

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  1. JUANITA CAMPBELL on March 24, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    JOSEPH YOU WILL BE MISSED! !! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND ALWAYS WILL! !! I PROMISE YOU THIS …. WE WILL BE TOGATHER AGAIN! !!!



  2. Jordan Webster on March 24, 2021 at 4:43 pm

    Love you forever and always Joe it was nice getting to meet you getting to know you we will meet again someday I love you can’t believe you’re gone I miss you



  3. SASHOOP on March 24, 2021 at 7:15 pm

    You are always loved. Your sons and I have always loved you. We are with you always.



  4. Jennifer on March 25, 2021 at 12:43 am

    You where a good man the little I knew you from the shop. May you fly high and one day we will meet again!



  5. Lisa Proctor on March 30, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    Joe, You are going to be greatly missed. You was a good neighbor and friend. R. I. P Joe McGinnesse. ????



  6. Lisa Proctor on March 30, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    Joe, You are going to be greatly missed. You was a good neighbor and friend. R. I. P Joe McGinnesse.



  7. William Hockman on March 30, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    Joe, we had a kindred spirit from the moment we met, you always had a way of having a positive thing to say no matter what I thought of a situation. I’ve always respected you for that and can’t believe you’re gone buddy, I moved away and we lost contact and I’m sorry for that. But we will meet again.. Until then, go in peace brother, love ya doggy



  8. Teri on March 30, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    Joe was a good man and one of the kindest most caring ppl i have ever met. You will be missed joe..by many people whose lives you have touched. Fly high goodhearted man. May you be in peace.



  9. SHARON D COLEMAN on March 30, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    Joe McGinnis was always there for me and my family I wouldn’t be where I am today nor would I have my kids if it wasn’t for that man standing up and opening his home to me and my kids he was such a good friend and kind I just can’t believe I’m writing these words to him I will miss him dearly I love you Joe McGinnis until we meet again



  10. Joseph scott on March 30, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    Hi mi name is Joseph scott and my wife Shelby we’re good friends of Joe he helped us tremendously during the time we knew each other Joe was definitely family though not by blood but through life he was a amazing father a amazing freind and all around a honest nice respectfully man I love you brother I will never forget what you done for me and my family you are always in my heart and mind I miss you but it won’t be forever I will see you again I promise



  11. Ranae on March 31, 2021 at 1:20 am

    OH JOEY HOW I WILL MISS I CAN STILL SEE U UP ON THE ROOF OF THE CHURCH SHOOTING EACH OTHER WITH THOSE DAMN BB GUNS OH JOEY U WILL BE MISSED SO VERY MUCH I LOVE U JOEY U TOUCHED SO MANY PEOPLES HEARTS N SO MANY SO MANY WAYS THANK U FOR TOUCH N MY HEART THE WAY U DID FROM CRUMP SNATCHER’S WE GREW UP TOGETHER U JON PATTY MICHAEL N ME FRIENDS ALWAYS GOD JOE I WILL MISS U SO MUCH WHO WILL I CALL WHEN MY CAR HAS A COLD ? JOEY MY FRIEND MY DEAR LIFE LONG FRIEND REST ITS TIME TO REST I LOVE U JOE …. R.I.P. BABY



  12. Carrie Culbertson on March 31, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    My heartfelt sympathy goes to everyone who lost this special man. I knew Joe back in his late teens and 20’s when he was married to my awesome sister, Jamie. Joe was always a good guy and a hard worker! Very sadly, Jamie passed in 2013, so I’m sure they are catching up in Heaven. I know their son, Joey, is also very surprised and saddened by this tragic loss. He was really enjoying talking with his dad and looking forward to spending time with him. He asked me to also send his condolences to everyone.



  13. Rocelle Waxter on April 20, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    My good dear friend Joe what happened we talked at least once a week I wished you would have told me how you were feeling inside you was my best friend if only I knew how your heart and mind and soul was feeling I’m never going to forget you you were the one who told me and showed me that boys were assholes cowboys and Indian night and day all the babies my mom would take out of my skin too funny what about 16 years old climbing out of Ruskin heights freaking Windows into your damn mustang without waking up anybody You will be missed untill I see ya watch over me Jo



  14. Michael Reynolds on August 26, 2021 at 10:00 pm

    Oh Joe, I am so broken hearted. I just found out today that you had passed and im still in shock. I hope you have got to see Ronnie and got to catch up about old times. I know how much you cared for him and as I do I know he loved you like a brother. I will never forget how much you helped me cope with Ronnie’s untimely passing and I just wish I could have been there for you to help you cope with your feelings. My God Joe why didn’t you call me? I would always have time for you my brother. Joe I dont think I will end up in the same place as you when I meet my maker but I certainly pray that I do so I can see you once again. I love you Joe and always will. God Bless and take care of you for eternity brother.. your friend forever, Mike



  15. Charlie baker on September 10, 2021 at 12:16 pm

    RIP my friend, way to soon ?



  16. Jaymie Campbell on April 9, 2022 at 4:23 am

    I miss you so much every single day , you was my cousin, my brother and my very best friend! I can’t help but wonder if I’d of been gone would things be different, u and I could always tell each other anything , w out being judged and given honest feed back no matter if one liked it or not. I’ve never met such a man that’s had the hardest life and bad hand dealt to them as you and yet you were so giving, kind hearted, forgiving never held a grudge! If only u knew how loved you really was by so many , Joe u touched so many peoples hearts and lives , I can only strive now to be more like u. But until we meet again , I’ll hold u in my heart missing you so many moments of every single day! I love u



  17. Billie on May 20, 2022 at 4:22 pm

    Love you Joe, peace had found you. Miss you so much. Always had the sweetest soul
    Aunt Billie



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