Joseph McGinnis, Sr., departed this life on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice. Devoted husband of Carolyn Bailey McGinnis. Former husband and friend of Albertha Keeler. Son of the late Ernest and Ophelia McGinnis. Father of Joseph, Jr., Cleveland, Alfred, Keith, Emell, Antoinette, and Cassandra McGinnis, also survived by 11 grandchildren, 8 sisters, 11 brothers and a hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Age: 69 years a native and a resident New Orleans, La. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 1249 LeBoeuf St. New Orleans, La. on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Dudley Watson officiating Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: McDonoghville Cemetery-Gretna, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.