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Paul DeWitt McGiness
October 18, 1919 ~ September 9, 2015 (age 95) 95 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Christa Clarkson - September 09, 2015 at 08:01 PM
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Message from Kellie Cone - September 09, 2015 at 05:21 PM
What a great man, so many fond memories when we were younger. God Bless him and the family!
Message from Lori Hayes - September 09, 2015 at 03:23 PM
The Hayes Family sends heartfelt condolences to the entire McGiness Family. Our hearts break for your loss but rejoices that he is with many loved ones. He was a wonderful man, kind and generous. I have such fond memories of my Great Uncle Paul from my childhood visits to Lake City to a trip to DC to visit the monuments and most significantly the WWII Memorial. It is our hope that fond memories will bring solace at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Love, Dave, Lori and Peter Hayes Fredericksburg, VA
Message from Christa Clarkson - September 09, 2015 at 07:39 PM
It was an absolute pleasure to get to spend my Fourth of July celebration with Mr. McGiness, his son Joe McGiness, and his daughter in law, Phyllis McGiness in Lake City this year. What an honor it was to be asked to sit beside a World War II veteran! One of my most fondest memories for me, in my life will be listening to Mr. McGiness proudly sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" next to me in the car. Tears of pride, and joy would not stop as we sang together, and I kept thinking to myself, this is really what it's all about right here. Getting that opportunity to sit in his company, and have him tell me a few of his recollections of his time served will be etched in my mind. God Bless you Mr. McGiness. You are a treasure that God has called home. Please know, that you gave me the "Fourth of July's" to remember, and truly every experience on the Fourth will now be compared to the one that I got to share with you! Thank you for such a fond memory, the smiles, and taking the time to inject me with the same sense of pride as when I came home from the Gulf, with your sweet rendition of the "National Anthem". My prayers are with all the McGiness family, but I know there is no one better to watch over them then you Sir.
Message from September 14, 2015 at 06:11 PM
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A candle was lit by Connie VanderMeulen - September 12, 2015 at 05:58 PM
Connie VanderMeulen lit a candle in memory of Paul DeWitt McGiness
Connie VanderMeulen lit a candle in memory of Paul DeWitt McGiness
Message from Nancy Vogt - September 10, 2015 at 07:56 AM
Joe, we are deeply saddened by the news of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire McGiness family. Dan & Nancy Vogt
Message from Sara Leonard Crawford - September 09, 2015 at 09:27 PM
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Message from Ken & Ellen Chaffin Dave, Lori & Peter Hayes - September 09, 2015 at 04:38 PM
Ken & Ellen Chaffin Dave, Lori & Peter Hayes purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Paul DeWitt McGiness.
Message from Ellen Chaffin - September 09, 2015 at 06:02 PM
Kenny and I have so many great memories of time spent with Uncle Paul and Aunt Jean. He was the last of my uncles, out nine children he lived the longest. It is never easy when you lose a parent or any one that is loved so much. I loved my Uncle Paul he always had a smile for me. May God's love give you peace, comfort, strength. Also thinking of my Aunt Jean. May the peace of the Lord be with you.
Message from Carol James - September 13, 2015 at 01:05 PM
Sadly the tears are coming down my face as I write this message. Uncle Paul was the last of of my dads family. Grandma McGiness made the statement to me many years ago. No" No matter what happens in your life the McGiness name is a strong and wonderful name to be blessed with". Uncle Paul, it was so great to be one of your many nieces that loved you very much. And yes Charlie will keep on driving those "big rigs." Thoughts and prayers are with my cousins and families. Carol and family
Message from Pat McGiness - September 12, 2015 at 07:27 PM
I had no idea that Uncle Paul had died, my heart goes out to all of you.I remember how he liked to tease, I can still hear his laughter from days gone by,I remember how he always would have a big smile for me every time I saw him.He wanted to know how I was doing and was I home for the weekend to spend time with my mom and dad.The tribute to Uncle Paul was beautiful, I had a lump in my throat when I saw the picture that included my dad, but so glad it was included. I love you all! Love Pat McGiness
Message from Mary Fran Marks - September 10, 2015 at 12:16 PM
HI:Good Memories of Paul, Jean and family coming to Aunt Mae's and Stubby's house in Pontiac for Xmas shopping and a forever card game with Red and I. Kids running all over the house.Wonderful visits to Lake City in the summer, boating ,fishing ice fishing on the Lake in the winter. Just visiting and staying in the house with a beautiful family and of course more card games.Red dearly loved his Aunts,Uncles and cousins in Lake city as I do and always looked forward to being with them. Your Mom and Dad were the greatest of hosts and dear to my heart.God Bless you all and with my deepest sympathy. Give Jean a hug for me.Love Aunt Fran MarksA Mass will said be for Paul and all deceased members of the McGiness family at St. Stephen's Church. If you would be so kind as to watch for the date.
Message from Our love, Gary, Christa, Dustin, Sadie, and Bryce - September 09, 2015 at 09:11 PM
Our love, Gary, Christa, Dustin, Sadie, and Bryce purchased the America the Beautiful for the family of Paul DeWitt McGiness.
Message from Marlene McGiness - September 09, 2015 at 06:15 PM
Paul was an absolutely model Father-in-law. He warmly welcomed me into the family when Gary and I married. He was always available to listen and encourage. He loved to have family gather for any occasion. His home was always welcoming, no matter the situation. I know that the man I married was greatly influenced by him--in fact they often thought and acted much alike. I couldn't have asked for a better father-in-law. I am blessed to have had him in my life these past 35 years. My prayers go out to the rest of the family as they learn to live without him.He always walked closely with God, and I believe that closeness is even greater now that Paul is no longer limited by this life here on earth. I feel great joy for him in this new and eternal phase of his life. I know he is looking forward to the day when all his family joins him in his Father's house. What a celebration that will be!Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Message from Art and Marcia, friends of Ken and Linda - September 09, 2015 at 03:34 PM
The Smith's in Gaylord Mi send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all of the McGiness family and especially to our very special friends Ken and Linda Raden. We met your parents many times and thought they were wonderful people. May God Bless you all and especially Paul knowing that he's in Heaven looking own on his great family.LoveArt and Marcia Smith
Message from Connie Squires - September 09, 2015 at 06:27 PM
R.I.P. Mr. McGiness. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family, but special hugs for Linda and Ken. May the memories of this special man help you through this difficult time. God Bless, Doug and Connie Squires
Message from Young Funeral Home - September 12, 2015 at 12:36 PM
Young Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Paul DeWitt McGiness
Message from Connie VanderMeulen - September 12, 2015 at 06:05 PM
It's sad to see another one of our "class parents" gone. They were the ones that made our school days as special as they were. Always dedicated to be at all of our school functions. It was nice to look into the crowd/spectators and see those many faces, many that are now gone. We will miss seeing Mr. McGiness around Lake City, just happy he got to be honored by being in the 4th of July parade this year. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Message from September 10, 2015 at 10:41 AM
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Paul DeWitt McGiness.
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