

Curtis Eugene McGinnis - age 86 of Knoxville was called home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Curtis was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 4, 1939, graduated from Fulton High School in 1957 and served in the Air Force. He married Lois (McCarty) McGinnis (also of Fulton ‘57) on Feb. 27, 1959 at the age of 20. He worked as a machinist in Oak Ridge before receiving God's call to open Cedar Springs Christian Bookstore in 1976 to provide Bible-based resources to the area. Lois joined him full-time in 1988 and over the years they worked alongside their children and each of their 6 grandchildren to make Cedar Springs a true family ministry.
Curtis loved to laugh, play golf, work in the yard and cheer on the Vols. He was a passionate student and teacher of the Bible, and he was instrumental in the growth and development of Grace Baptist Church in Karns where he enjoyed many deep friendships for over 60 years. He was a great encourager in every area of life.
He will be cherished by daughter, Vicki McGinnis Geist and Joe, and son, Link McGinnis and Christi; grandchildren, David Geist and Rachel, Ryan Geist and Amy, Cory McGinnis and Jessica, Hannah McGinnis, Joshua McGinnis and Hannah, Leah Davis and Michael; 6 adorable great-grandchildren, Will, Emily, Aiden, Ensley, Benjamin and Cameron and siblings Harvey and Conda McGinnis and Carolyn Hayes. He very much loved spending time with them all. He was preceded in death by wife Lois of 65 years, parents, Arthur and Iva McGinnis and siblings, Bobby and Desirae.
The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the caregivers at Autumn Care in Karns and Divinity Hospice for their genuine love and care for Curtis.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Weaver Funeral Home, with a chapel service immediately following. Family and friends will gather at 4:00 PM at Oak Ridge Memorial for a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of Curtis' favorite involvements: CROSS Ministries or East TN Kidney Foundation.
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