Joseph Fred Minton, 88, of Plano, Texas was born August 13, 1932 in
Piedmont, Alabama, the son of Fred Oris and Venice Lenora Graham Minton.
Joe, who was one of nine children, grew up in Piedmont and was a
graduate of Piedmont High School. Joe joined the United States Army
National Guard in 1949 at the age of 17. He was activated during the
Korean War, one month after he turned 18. When reminiscing about his
time in the Army, Joe spoke of guarding the gold at Fort Knox, Kentucky
and driving tanks in Barstow, California. After three years of service
in the Army, Joe attended two semesters at Jacksonville State
University. He also owned his own gas station in Piedmont.
In 1960 Joe moved to Anchorage, Alaska and began his career with the
Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Anchorage is also where he met his
wife of 57 years, Peggy Jean Petty and they were blessed with three
children.
Joe and Peggy were transferred to many different locations over the
years. Joe managed service stations at Fort Richardson, Barksdale Air
Force Base, Fort Benning, Fort Bragg, and Elemendorf Air Force Base.
They were transferred one last time to Fort Ord, California where Joe
managed the Car Care Center until he retired after 37 years of service
to the United States government. Joe and Peggy then relocated to Fort
Worth, Texas where they lived for 22 years before moving to Plano.
Joe enjoyed spending time in his garage, working on cars, and tinkering
with things around the house. He was very proud of his children and
loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Joe passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his home, surrounded by
love and with his family by his side.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jewel, Bonnie, Alice,
and Anna Laura; and brothers, Thomas and Jack.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Minton of the home; son, Joseph "A.J."
Fred Minton, Jr. of Dublin, California; daughters, Gwendolyn Sue Minton
of Plano and Kimberly Ann Michaelis and husband Joshua of Plano;
daughter-in-law, Janay Minto of Dublin; sisters, Frances Timmons of Gulf
Breeze, Florida and Catherine Fowler of Glendale, Arizona;
grandchildren, Jacob Minton of Boise, Idaho, Jared Minton of Tempe,
Arizona, and August Michaelis and Ava Michaelis, both of Plano; and many
nieces and nephews.
Graveside services with military honors for Joseph Fred Minton will be
held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 2 at Leon Cemetery with Pastor Brett
Alberda officiating.
Serving as pallbearers will be August Michaelis, Joshua Michaelis, Jacob
Minton, Jared Minton, Coleman Rhoades, Gene Rhoades, Roger Rhoades, and
Ronald Rhoades.
A time for viewing will be held Friday from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at
Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta.
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