November 25, 1936 – February 12, 2026
Visitation and Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Reed McGinnis, age 89, of Gadsden, Alabama, will be from 12 – 2 pm, Monday, February 16, 2026, at Collier Butler Funeral Home. Mr. McGinnis passed away on Thursday morning, February 12, 2026, after an extended illness. Pastor Ricky Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at Crestwood Cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral Home is in charge of services.
Mr. McGinnis graduated from Gadsden High School, Class of 1955, then attended the University of Alabama and obtained a degree in Commerce and Business Administration. He then married the love of his life, Sherre. He owned McGinnis Construction Company.
He faithfully attended services as long as he was able as a member of Hokes Bluff First Methodist Church. In retirement, he and Sherre enjoyed traveling, college football, keeping up with friends, Gold Tiger, and being a supportive “Co-Pilot” to members of Pilot International and the Alabama District.
He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Nellie McGinnis.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sherre Arnold McGinnis, daughters Deborah (Joe) Sanders, and Amy (Antone) Courtney, Brother-in-law Walter (Linda) Arnold, niece, Mari Paige Minyard, God-daughters, Maggie Briscoe Brown and Kathryn Briscoe.
Honorary Pallbearers: Lifelong friend Renick Adams, Bill Briscoe, and Sammye Hill.
Special thanks to his caregivers from Compassionate Comforters (Amanda, Christi, Christy, Clara, Courtney, Drake, Katie, Kourtney, Leah, Susan, Teresa) and the staff of Enhabit Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:
Hokes Bluff First Methodist Church
3001 Alford Bend Road
Hokes Bluff, AL 35903
Alabama District / Pilot International
c/o Kay Chandler, District Treasurer
104 Jackson Way
Decatur, AL 35603
or your favorite charity.
