David A McMinn, age 69, died on Saturday, Dec 29, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family.
David was born in Milan, TN. On Feb 25, 1949, the son of the late Johnnie and Marjorie McMinn. Uncle Sam called him to duty in the United States Army in Jul 1970. After completing basic training, he was sent to Fort Polk, LA. “Home of the Combat Soldier for Vietnam.”His tour of duty to Vietnam was Dec 1970 until Jan 1972. He was very proud to be part of the 101st Airborne Division. He received three Bronze Stars of which he would not talk about, among several other medals of gallantry. After discharge from the Army on Feb 14, 1972, at Fort Hood, TX., he flew home to spend two days with his parents, then drove to St. Joseph, MI. to bring his “little yankee” back to Tennessee to marry her. David was employed with Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperation for 42 years as a Journeyman Lineman. He recently received a 45 year pin from the IBEW union.
David loved to fly, receiving his pilot’s license in 1987. He loved his God, and loved his church and was ordained in Oct 1983 as a deacon at the Spring Creek Baptist Church, a position he did not take lightly. His prayer was for God to humble his heart and to do what God would lead him to do within his church. A church he was a member of for nearly fifty years. After much prayer and heartbreak, David and Georgia joined the Gibson Baptist Church, Gibson, TN.
He is survived by his wife, whom he married on March 10, 1972, Georgia Kay Dow McMinn; his children, Amy McMinn Fisher and husband Rob of Franklin, TN. and Shawn McMinn of Spring Creek, TN. and grandchildren, Taylor and Tyler Fisher of Franklin, TN.
David was a humble husband, daddy and pawpaw… he loved his family above and beyond anything else in his life. Shawn was his “Hot Shot”, Amy his “Babe”, Georgia his “Sweety”. With broken hearts, yet with joy in our hearts for God’s grace and healing, he will be missed and remembered forever. Heartfelt thank you to a very special caregiver, Teresa Cawthon. Our angel that God sent our way to love and care for David and was a prayer warrior for our family. Deep appreciation to Michelle Voss for her gentle heartfelt care. These ladies have hearts of gold. Janet Stacy with AseraCare Hospice.Also a special thank you to Bro. Kevin and Sylvia for the blessings of their sincere care.Also a special survivor, Marston McMinn, David’s fur baby & service dog.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Linda McMinn and Lona McMinn.
A funeral service will be held a 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 2, 2019 in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors, with Dr. Charley Carruthers and Rev. Don Dyer officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Milan, TN. with full military honors and Dr. Paul Mason presiding.
The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, Jan 2, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Arrington Funeral Directors prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Raymond Towater, Jason Brown, Mark Holmes, Shawn McMinn, Bryan Binkins and Brandon Bailey.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Davis, Clay Wells, Randy Young, Rob Fisher, Steve Emerson, Glen Harrison, Mike Williams and Clint Black.
The family is requesting memorial contributions to be directed to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, SW, Suite 205, Lilburn, GA. 30047.
Donald G Smith
David A McMinn, age 69, died on Saturday, Dec 29, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family.
David was born in Milan, TN. On Feb 25, 1949, the son of the late Johnnie and Marjorie McMinn. Uncle Sam called him to duty in the United States Army in Jul 1970. After completing basic training, he was sent to Fort Polk, LA. “Home of the Combat Soldier for Vietnam.”His tour of duty to Vietnam was Dec 1970 until Jan 1972. He was very proud to be part of the 101st Airborne Division. He received three Bronze Stars of which he would not talk about, among several other medals of gallantry. After discharge from the Army on Feb 14, 1972, at Fort Hood, TX., he flew home to spend two days with his parents, then drove to St. Joseph, MI. to bring his “little yankee” back to Tennessee to marry her. David was employed with Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperation for 42 years as a Journeyman Lineman. He recently received a 45 year pin from the IBEW union.
David loved to fly, receiving his pilot’s license in 1987. He loved his God, and loved his church and was ordained in Oct 1983 as a deacon at the Spring Creek Baptist Church, a position he did not take lightly. His prayer was for God to humble his heart and to do what God would lead him to do within his church. A church he was a member of for nearly fifty years. After much prayer and heartbreak, David and Georgia joined the Gibson Baptist Church, Gibson, TN.
He is survived by his wife, whom he married on March 10, 1972, Georgia Kay Dow McMinn; his children, Amy McMinn Fisher and husband Rob of Franklin, TN. and Shawn McMinn of Spring Creek, TN. and grandchildren, Taylor and Tyler Fisher of Franklin, TN.
David was a humble husband, daddy and pawpaw… he loved his family above and beyond anything else in his life. Shawn was his “Hot Shot”, Amy his “Babe”, Georgia his “Sweety”. With broken hearts, yet with joy in our hearts for God’s grace and healing, he will be missed and remembered forever. Heartfelt thank you to a very special caregiver, Teresa Cawthon. Our angel that God sent our way to love and care for David and was a prayer warrior for our family. Deep appreciation to Michelle Voss for her gentle heartfelt care. These ladies have hearts of gold. Janet Stacy with AseraCare Hospice.Also a special thank you to Bro. Kevin and Sylvia for the blessings of their sincere care.Also a special survivor, Marston McMinn, David’s fur baby & service dog.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Linda McMinn and Lona McMinn.
A funeral service will be held a 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 2, 2019 in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors, with Dr. Charley Carruthers and Rev. Don Dyer officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Milan, TN. with full military honors and Dr. Paul Mason presiding.
The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, Jan 2, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Arrington Funeral Directors prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Raymond Towater, Jason Brown, Mark Holmes, Shawn McMinn, Bryan Binkins and Brandon Bailey.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Davis, Clay Wells, Randy Young, Rob Fisher, Steve Emerson, Glen Harrison, Mike Williams and Clint Black.
The family is requesting memorial contributions to be directed to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, SW, Suite 205, Lilburn, GA. 30047.