Jessie "J.D." Donald Ginn

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First Baptist Church WM
200 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR  72301
Friday, July 13, 2018
10 A.M-11 A.M.
Service Schedule
First Baptist Church WM
200 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR  72301
Friday, July 13, 2018
11:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Highway 64 West
Marion, AR  72364
Memorial Contributions
First Baptist Church WM
200 N. Missouri Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Jessie "J.D." Donald Ginn

of West Memphis, AR

March 25, 1937 - July 11, 2018

J. D. Ginn of West Memphis was born on March 25, 1937 in Birdeye, AR. His parents were Calvin Thorton and Bertha Eva Tibbs Ginn. He was the seventh of eighteen siblings. He was married for 61 wonderful years to his loving wife, Margaret Wheelington Ginn. He was a faithful member and deacon of First Baptist Church of West Memphis for more than forty years. He was a well-known businessman in the area for many decades. He passed from this life on July 11, 2018.

He is survived by three sons: Paul, and his wife, Billie, of Marion, AR; Jeff, and his wife, Nell, of Baton Rouge, LA; and Tim, and his wife, Shannon, of Marion, AR; one daughter, Donna, and her husband, Greg Smith, of Wynne, AR; fourteen grandchildren: Sarah Ginn Sheridan, Jessica Smith, Jeremy Smith, Nicholas Ginn, Brooke Ginn, Tyler Ginn, Anna Ginn Castellano, Kate Smith, Evan Farris, Jordan Ginn, Claire Ginn Jones, Kelsey Smith McFadden, Zachary Ginn, and Molly Ginn; and fourteen great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

He is also survived by three brothers: Frank, Edd, and Jimmy; and four sisters: Elva Scott, Pat Rawlings, Mary Jane Ginn, and Donna Jo Ginn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: J. T., James, Joseph, Carlos, O'Neal, Hubert; sisters: Mettie and Eva; and two siblings in infancy.

J. D. loved each of his family members and considered the spouses of each child and grandchild equally his. He was a man of joy, generosity, and faith.

Gifts in memory may be given to First Baptist Church, West Memphis.

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Cindy Patton
Proctor, AR
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Monday, July 16, 2018

Paul,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your dad. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Gary Woods
Marked Tree, AR
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Thursday, July 12, 2018

So sorry to hear about J D

Lee Ann Wardlaw
Baton Rouge, LA
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Thursday, July 12, 2018

Thoughts and Prayers to the family. Lee Ann Wardlaw,Kaylee Davies,Calib Bowley and Danny Daigle (church family at Istrouma Baptist Church Baton Rouge LA)

Chris Shoemake
Marion, AR
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Thursday, July 12, 2018

Margaret and children,
We are surprised as you all were of learning of J.D.'s death. We want each of you to know that we are with you in spirit and feel our loss too. I recall our last visit with him outside church on a warm Sunday evening recently. He was his normal friendly, pleasant, talkative, and jovial J.D. He leaves a family that can be proud of who their earthly Father was. On the other hand, I'm sure he was equally proud of each of you. It seems the Ginn Family is a tight knit group of folks. I'm sure you will support each other through these coming days. Since we became members of First Baptist West Memphis, the Ginn Family was a noticeably faithful family. Our children grew with yours. Thank you for your lives that exemplified Christian upbringing and the Godly examples lived before our children. Sincerely and in His precious Name. Chris and Don Shoemake Family.

Rhonda tucker
Earle, AR
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Thursday, July 12, 2018

You will be missed loved your smile and joy rip

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

We will miss you sweet uncle JD.
Our prayers and love are with you and your amazing family🙏❤️
Mark&Dorleeta Wheelington

Patricia. Smith
West Memphis, AR
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Thursday, July 12, 2018

Donna,

Please know you and your family are in our prayers.