Fred Gates McGinnis Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Fred Gates McGinnis of Jacksonville, Florida. Fred, born on January 5, 1943, passed away on July 2, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James McGinnis and Marion McGinnis. He is survived by: his wife Barbara "Bobi" McGinnis; his former wife Sheri McGinnis; his daughters, Meradeth Springer (Damon) and Heather Hesse (Jason); his grandchildren, Hannah, Madison, Caitlin, Diana, Molly, Sarah, James, Ryan, John and Rebecca; his great grandchild Blair; his siblings, Renne Mekosh and Glenn McGinnis (Lynda); his nephew Brent Mekosh (Paige); his nieces, Tara Berggren (John), Heather Holt and Rachel Whewell (Dennis); James Edge (Donna), Glenda Dickinson (David) and Heather Edge (Pam).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Junior Achievement of North Florida https://northflorida.ja.org. .