Fred Mcminn

Fred T. McMinn, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Home Hospice House.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Odessa.

Fred was born July 28, 1916 to John Oliver McMinn and Susan Trawick McMinn, in Lovelady, Oklahoma.

He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, first as an electrical troubleshooter on B24s and then later trained flight engineers on B29s.Upon his return, Fred married Teresa Fletcher on June 19, 1947 in Sweetwater.

During his business career, Fred managed furniture and appliance departments for Whites Stores in Odessa, Midland and Abilene, and was later Vice President of Sheppersons Furniture in San Angelo.

In June of 1971, together with his wife and son, he founded McMinns Furniture in Odessa where he worked until his retirement.

Fred enjoyed living parttime in Ruidoso, NM, playing golf with his wife and friends, and especially spending time with his three granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his father, his mother, four brothers and two sisters.

Fred is survived by his wife of 64 years, Teresa Fletcher McMinn, one son, Tom McMinn and wife Annette of Odessa, three granddaughters, Keely Knoche and husband Ryan of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Anna Brandl and husband Zac of Austin, and Kate Iglesias and husband David of Tyler, and one greatgrandson, Tyler Knoche of Colorado Springs.

The family wishes to thank the many doctors, nurses and staff members at Medical Center Hospital who cared for him over the past month, as well as the staff at the Home Hospice House who gently comforted him during his final hours.

Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home from 6 to 8 PM on Sunday, March 6, 2011. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 2 PM on Monday, March 7th, 2011 with Pastor Jody Wallin officiating.

Visitation

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Sunday, March 6, 2011
68 PM

Service

Graveside Services

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 East Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Monday, March 7, 2011
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762