Joseph G. Ginn Sr.
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Joseph George Ginn Sr., 90, passed away on March 26, 2022, in Fredericksburg, Texas, following a short illness. Mr. Ginn was a long-time resident of Fredericksburg.
Joe was born on Feb. 2, 1932, in Galveston, Texas, to William and Evelyn Ginn. The oldest of three boys, Joe graduated from Kirwin High School in Galveston, followed by earning his BS in Jurisprudence from the University of Houston, and then a Law Degree from South Texas College of Law.
During his college years, Joe married his high school sweetheart, Jane Margret Mahan, also of Galveston.
Joe accepted the role of junior counsel with the Stauffer Chemical Company at their Adrian, Michigan offices. Within two years, Stauffer transferred him to their New York City offices.
Longing to return to Texas, Joe secured employment with the Albritton Engineering Corporation (ALENCO) of Bryan-College Station. Joe resumed his lifelong love of preserving and cultivating the historical significance of the state.
Joe later joined Aero-jet manufacturing based out of the Space Port in Houston. Joe concluded his corporate career in San Antonio, Texas with Southwest Research Institute. Joe continued to practice law and worked part-time at Countywide Title in Blanco, Texas.
During his professional career and after retirement, Joe worked tirelessly in the Sons of the Republic of Texas organization in which he served in many roles including President General.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, his daughter, Margaret Ginn Reese, and his brother Dr. Robert John Ginn.
He is survived by his children: Joseph George Ginn, Jr. (Peggy), Edward Michael Ginn, Gregory Ginn, and Christopher Ginn (Linda). He is also survived by his brother William F. Ginn of Dickinson, Texas and six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
A Catholic Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fredericksburg, Texas, on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.