Bill was a 1965 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.
On December 7, 1966, he was united in marriage to Susan Tye in Pleasant Hill. They later divorced.
Bill was a gifted Autobody Mechanic owning and operating both the Can-Do Autobody Shop in Pleasant Hill and Harrisonville Auto Body in Harrisonville. Bill truly loved working on old cars. He loved spending time visiting with family and friends and especially enjoyed a cold beer or cocktail.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, Robert N. McGinnis; his mother, Harriett J. Wescott; his stepfather, Robert “Bob” White; and infant sister, Shirley White.
Carrying on his legacy are his children, Jerry (and Stacey) White and Echo (and Tony) Lloyd of Pleasant Hill; seven grandchildren, Cassidy (and Ben) Willard, Bailey White, Avery White, Kelsey Smith, Kace Beattie, Kaitlyn Lloyd, and Kylie Lloyd; five great grandchildren, Hadlee, Fischer, Xander, Houston, and Miles; one half-brother, Henry “Hank” (and Betsy) McGinnis of La Porte, Indiana; one half-sister, Patty (and Andy) Kremke of Westville, Indiana; other relatives and friends.
Cremation has been accorded.
A celebration of life gathering will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the funeral home.
Inurnment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Meals on Wheels and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
