Obituary - Dr. Timothy "Tim" L. McGinnis, D.C.

Dr. Timothy "Tim" L. McGinnis, D.C.,71, of Galena, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. The Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to the Heartland Christian School c/o the First Baptist Church of Belton, 810 S. Cedar Belton, MO 64012 or www.hfministries.org. Dr. Tim was a devoted son, father, grandfather, and brother to five siblings. He dedicated much of his life to serving humanity through chiropractic care, helping others live healthier lives and alleviating their pain.

Tim was born on December 13, 1952, in Santa Ana, California, a son of William Morris Earl and Adora May (Barker) McGinnis. He married Sarah Jane Floyd on March 29, 1975 in North Kansas City, MO. Dr. Tim graduated from Northeast High School and Northwest Missouri State University, and Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1979. He went on to become an exceptional chiropractor, serving the Harrisonville community and beyond for 43 years. He was known for his commitment to improving his patients’ overall health and wellness through Activator adjusting and CRA-based nutritional testing. His impact was felt not only locally but also nationally and internationally, with patients traveling from various states and countries to seek his care, as well as, inspiring a handful of people to become a chiropractor, including his daughter.

Aside from his successful chiropractic career, Dr. Tim had a passion for running a cattle and horse farm on 135 acres near Harrisonville, MO. He also indulged in his love for flying by designing and building a quad-direction grass landing strip airport on his property. His hobby project, a modified BD-4+1 homebuilt airplane, was a testament to his dedication to innovation and craftsmanship.

Dr. Tim is survived by his wife, Sarah Jane McGinnis, of the home; his children: Melissa McGinnis, Henderson, NV, Rebecca McGill (Jon), Fort Worth, TX, Sean McGinnis (Amber), Pleasant Hill, MO; brothers: Michael McGinnis, Rodrick McGinnis (Anita), all of Stover, MO, Russell McGinnis (Latisha), Kearney, MO, Mark McGinnis (Josetta), Warrenton, MO; one sister, Jeannette Jones (George), Peculiar, MO; grandchildren: Lee McGinnis, Evelyn McGill, Emma McGill, Eileen McGill, Havannah Moore, Isabella Moore, Shane McGinnis, Steele McGinnis, and Fearghus McGinnis. He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Ellena McGill. Dr. Tim’s legacy lives on not only through his family but also through the patients he cared for and inspired.

Dr. Tim McGinnis will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his patients’ well-being, his love for his family and community, and his passion for chiropractic care and aviation. He leaves behind a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.