Denny McGinnis

July 9, 1949 - December 6, 2020

Denny Lou McGinnis was born on Saturday, July 9, 1949 in Coffeyville, Kansas to James and Reta (Clark) McGinnis. He passed from this earth on Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 71. Denny was a high school graduate and even took some college classes. Then he chose a truck driving career as a Commercial Transport Driver for Pepsi. In his spare time, he watched football. Denny loved OU, Boomer Sooner college football. He loved the Dallas Cowboys when it came to professionals… even when they were losing. Denny liked to be outdoors. He was a fisherman; his favorite was bass fishing and he loved spending time on Lake Tenkiller. Later in life, Denny met Teresa (Bartlett) and on March 13, 2011 they married in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He loved his family dearly! He will be missed more than words can express. Denny thoroughly enjoyed people and helped anyone when the opportunity was available to him. He was a good friend to many, always bringing joy to the conversation. Denny had a good sense of humor and delighted in making others laugh. He often said that he “still had nightmares of being a church counselor!” but it was an experience that changed his heart. Denny is survived by, Wife, Teresa McGinnis of Tulsa, Oklahoma Son, Rocky McGinnis and Patricia of Audubon, Pennsylvania Daughter, Jana Brady of Sand Springs, Oklahoma Step-son, Shawn Francis and Anne of South Padre Island, Texas Step-daughters, Michelle Francis and Jay Mitchum of South Padre Island, Texas Katie Bartlett of Tulsa, Oklahoma Grandchildren, Megan Francis, Tyler Francis, Keagan Brady, Colin Brady, Shelby Brady, Ethan McGinnis Great-Nieces, Autumn MacKool and Emily Meeks of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Brother, Jim McGinnis of Owasso, Oklahoma Sister-in-law, Amber MacKool and Dave Dowland of Tulsa, Oklahoma Numerous friends, cousins and other family members He was preceded in death by parents, and daughters, Ginger and Denise McGinnis