Malcolm McGinness

Malcolm Frederick McGinness was born on April 7, 1942 in Skidmore, Missouri to Lane and Wilma McGinness. He passed away on July 13, 2024 at the age of 82.

Malcolm was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Berlin Crisis in Germany. He also played in the Army marching band. He then attended Berklee College of Music and later earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri. Malcolm was a licensed Professional Engineer and served as a member of the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration and Refrigeration Engineers Technicians Association. Malcolm was a member of the design and installation team that installed the first spiral freezer used in freezing McDonald’s sausage patties. Malcolm had a passion for education and lectured Thermodynamics at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

He was an active Dream Team member at Church of the Highlands and enjoyed sharing his faith with his family and friends. Malcolm was a musician who studied the trumpet and the trombone. He had a love for jazz and played in local jazz bands for many decades. Malcolm enjoyed attending sporting events and spending time with family. He celebrated life daily adding joy and laughter to any occasion.

Malcolm is preceded in death by his parents, brother Logan, and daughter Lisa Marie.

Malcolm is survived by his beloved wife Janet McGinness, brother Francis McGinness, son Kelly West, daughter Lisa West, son Matthew (Brittney) McGinness, and daughter Holly (Adam) Pailet. Grandchildren Ashley, Racheal, Rebecca, Joshua, Jacob, Jadon, Benjamin, Ezra, Asher, and Mollie. Great grandchildren Zachary, Evan, Alijah, Fynn, Penelope, and Theodore.

Memorial service to be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM CST at Sweet Home Methodist Church: 1175 County Road 105, LaFayette, AL 36862.

Flowers or donations may be sent to 2410 Furlong Trail, Auburn, AL 36830.