My classmate
LEWISBURG — Bruce Richard McGinnis, 69, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
Bruce was born in Montgomery, W.Va., and was the only child of the late Lester and Juanita McGinnis.
After graduating from Greenbrier Military School, Bruce graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in finance and a masters in business.
Bruce married the former Paula Owens of Frankford, W.Va. They had two children, Greg McGinnis of Austin, Texas and Brian McGinnis of Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Bruce was a lifelong business man. Most recently and rewardingly, he was the Chief Operations Officer for the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs. A position he held until his passing. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Paula, his son, Greg, his son, Brian, and his daughter-in-law, Tammy.
Bruce touched many lives in his 69 years, and he will be missed by many. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and friend. He was quick to help those in need, and always put other peoples' needs before his own.
There will be a memorial service to celebrate Bruce's life for family, friends, and co-worekrs in the near future.
McCraw Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements.
So sorry for the loss of your classmate. I am sure he will be missed.
ReplyDeleteChief Operations Officer at Greenbrier! I recall reading about the Greenbrier
with secret bunkers hidden in its midst.
Thank you, Dixie and I visited him in 2012 at our 50th Reunion and he and his wife were well. We just never know.
DeleteWhat is strange is that we knew about the bunkers when I went there 1959 - 1963, but they were only "discovered' in the 1990's! :) We had our Final Ball at the Greenbrier each year. There was a huge portrait of General Lee there when I went to school, but in 2012 they knew nothing about it, but said it might be in their museum which was closed that Sunday. PC, I'm sure. Should have their throats slit. :) The 6th and 7th photos from the bottom of the Greenbrier Military School link have pictures of the rear of the Greenbier. We still have some reunion dances there and the last time, I walked out of the entrance at 1:30 AM and deer were grazing on the front lawn!
Thanks. An enchanting place. I guess no old pics of the Robert E. Lee portrait
ReplyDeletewhilst on the wall. I wonder who painted the portrait. I don't understand this
making everything disappear. When an entire generation dies off, it will be almost
gone. The access to the bunkers I believe was thru the kitchen. No longer in use.
All we can do is fight the good fight while informing our children of true history.
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