Robert “Bob” McGinley, 65, of Spring, Texas, died Friday, July 10, 2015, in Houston. He was born on November 11, 1949, in Missouri, to Ruth Evangeline Garnett McGinley and Robert Joseph McGinley.
After graduating from Forest Park High School in Beaumont, Bob received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business Administration from the University of Texas, Austin. Bob had a thirst for learning and an encyclopedic knowledge of a wide range of topics. He was a proud Longhorn and collected lots of memorabilia over the years. Bob also loved University of Texas football, collecting coins and stamps, woodworking, movies, and music. In the past, he also enjoyed bicycling in the Colorado Mountains with his friends. Bob was very kindhearted and giving. He had a sweetness and goodness that radiated from him. Bob will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
Survivors include his sisters, Susan M. Peterson and her husband, James, of Abita Springs, Louisiana; Nancy E. McGinley of Arlington, Virginia; sister-in-law, Denise M. Kura and her husband, Randy, of Beaumont; close friend, Jo Ann Hensel of Beaumont; cousins and friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Thomas S. McGinley.
A gathering of Mr. McGinley’s family and friends will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 5247, Beaumont, Texas 77726; Houston SPCA, 900 Portway Drive, Houston, Texas 77024; or to a charity of one’s choice.
