Jack Minyard

Jack B. Minyard, 75, of Woodland Terrace, Asheville, died on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at his home. A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Minyard was a son of the late Cora Crisp Minyard. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Redmon Minyard; sister, Doris Grant; and brothers, Dewey Lee, Jimmy, and Mickey Minyard. Mr. Minyard had retired from GM where he worked as their stock keeper for 27 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his daughters, Marilyn Ann Aidif "Doe Doe," and husband Rick, of Mt. Morris, MI, and Jackie Sue Mauer "The Kid," and husband Kim, of Mooresboro, NC; sisters, Mary Woodruff, of Waynesville, and Maxine Stines, of Asheville; grandchildren, Jamie Wright (Andy), Jimmy Aidif (fiancée, Samantha Dekalita), Krystal "Meathead" Forney (Tyler "Dude"); great-grandchildren, Codie Aidif, Bailey Jane, Allie "OOP" Wright, and Alexis, Richard, and Landan Aidif; special friend, Doris Watts; several nieces and nephews, including special nieces, Bob and Fred; and his best companion, Bowser Boy. A funeral service for Mr. Minyard will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave., with Pastor Neil Murray and special friend, Preacher Marc Penley officiating. Burial will follow at Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors performed by the Buncombe Co. Veteran's Council Memorial Team. His family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. His family gives special thanks to CarePartners Hospice for their care. Memorials may be made to Woodland Terrace Baptist Church, 31 Woodland Terrace, Asheville, NC 28806, or to a charity of one's choice.