August 2, 2018
Robert Dwight McGinty, 89, of McRae, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018.
He was born February 10, 1929, in Greenbrier, Arkansas to the late Earnest Matthew McGinty and Opal Mae Bradford McGinty. Robert grew up in Greenbrier and later in McRae. He attended Beebe High School and Beebe Nazarene Church where he accepted Christ and met the love of his life, Reva Nell Christy. They were married December 30, 1947, and enjoyed a marriage of 64 years, until her passing in 2011.
Robert attended Bethany Nazarene College in Oklahoma and eventually moved to Pasadena, California, where he served as a home missions pastor in Los Angeles. In 1957 the family relocated to Pecos, Texas, where he pastored another home mission church. After an illness he had suffered there, they moved back to California to recover and redirect his profession. Robert worked for the defense contractors for a short while, but eventually went to work for Los Angeles County as an Industrial Waste Inspector from 1961-1976. In 1979 Reva and Robert returned to Arkansas for their retirement years. But, the ministry was reborn in his heart, and he accepted the call to pastor Clinton Nazarene Church in Clinton, Arkansas. After serving the church there, as well as coordinating the rebuilding of a new sanctuary, they moved to McRae where they remained and enjoyed attending Beebe Nazarene Church where their life together began.
Robert had three children, Mary Nell Smee, Earl Matthew McGinty, Roberta Mae Briscoe.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Reva Nell, his daughter, Mary, son-in-law, Gary, as well as his brothers, Ronald McGinty, Daniel McGinty, and his sister, Sue Black.
Robert is survived by one son, Earl McGinty (Sandie), Roberta Lindenmayer-Briscoe (Tom), Son-in-law, Gary Smee, two sisters, Betty Goode, Milla Munoz, and two brothers, Bill McGinty and Gerald McGinty. Six grandchildren, Garrett Smee, Janel McQueen, Mitchell Smee, Bradford Lindenmayer, Bryan Lindenmayer , and Heather Dunlap. 12 great-grandchildren; Lillian, Ellie, Carter, Braden, Emma, Colton, Madden, Maxxen, Landon, Aubrey, Kaylee, and Harley. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Roller Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Beebe Nazarene Church at 11:00 A.M. The graveside will be at McGintytown Cemetary in McGintytown.
The family would like to extend a special gratitude to Summit Hospice in Searcy as well as the staff at Cabot Rehab and Nursing for their exceptional care for ''Mr. Bob''.
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6 Condolence(s)
Donna Freeman
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Our family dearly loved Bob and Reva. They used to visit our parents often and was with me when our Mom passed away. Bob was a blessing to all who knew him, we will truly miss his presence. It would take me all day to list all the wonderful things he did for family, how much he was loved and cherished. He was our family ancestry seeker, he shared our heritage proudly with any of us who was interested. Prayers for his family.
Jerry & Charlotte McGinty
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
I still remember the first time I met Bob was when we lived in Porterville, Ca. & they came by our home I was graduating high school 1970 ,but the most memorable was when I lost my Dad in 1999 & they came to the house & it meant a lot to my wife & myself wish we could of spent more time around him
Luedeen Bradford James
Monday, August 13, 2018
My cousin Bob was dear to me,even though we didn't know each other until we were adults. My husband and I were
always made welcome in his and Reva's lovely home. Bob was also a friend to us. Now, he
is with his wonderful Savior and his beloved Reva! Praise the Lord!
Eugene and Carolyn Cantrell
Monday, August 13, 2018
I love my Uncle Bob. He was my Uncle Boy. I am very proud to have had such a great man in my family. Because he was a closer uncle, because he and my Dad married twin sisters, I called him Uncle Boy, and I called his wife, Reva, Auntie Gal. I will miss him and never forget him, as he was a special man of God.
Carolyn McGinty Cantrell
Travis Bradford
Thursday, August 9, 2018
I apreicate Bob for being a good friend to my dad, mother and me all the years that he was in Akansas. . Dad injoyed fishing and running begals after rabbits and deer with Bob. He was a good friend to my family as well as a relative . We miss him and extend our condolances to his family. Travis d.
Robin Lindenmayer-Briscoe
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Daddy, thank-you for being such a loving and dedicated father... Thank-you for raising me in a Christian home and living a life of faith.. There are no words to express how much I’m going to miss you! You were my rock and made me feel so safe and supported through all life’s trials and challenges... I can only imagine the joy and thrill of heaven you are experiencing this very moment... Love you so much, Robin