Brian Leslie McGinnis

Brian Leslie McGinnis, 68, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Monday, November 9, 2026.

Brian was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 13, 1958 to Woodrow "Woody" and Betty (Willmeth) McGinnis. He was a graduate of Genoa High School, class of 1976. Following high school, Brian served proudly in the United States Navy completing 2 years of shore duty in Japan and 2 years aboard the U.S.S. David R. Ray where he met lifelong friends who he stayed in touch with throughout his life. Brian later in life shared his love of the Japanese culture and food with his family. In 2002 Brian took his family to the decommissioning of his ship in Seattle, Washington. He married the love of his life, Susan Moll December 2, 1983. Brian worked for cable vision after the service and then worked 34 years as an operator with BP Husky Refinery and retired in 2019 where he treasured the relationships that he created with his coworkers. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He loved traveling, especially visiting family in Henderson Nevada and Las Vegas. Brian worked hard to provide the best life for his family taking them on many vacations throughout the U.S. Family meant the most to him and he loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Brian is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sue; children, Kelly (Kurt) Wolff and Brian McGinnis; grandchildren, Kolten and Kendall; siblings, Denise (Michael) Bryant, Woodrow, (Jane), Patrice (Mark) Zimmerly and Lisa Reynolds; along with many nieces, nephews, loving family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, brother in-law Mark, sister in-law Jane and his two nephews Matt and Jeff McGinnis.

The family will receive friends at Robinson Walker Funeral Home, 501 West Street, Genoa, Friday, November 13, 2026 from 10:00 am until memorial service at 12:00 pm. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to a charity of your choice.