Norman David McMinn

March 5, 1948 ~ September 25, 2012
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Norman David McMinn, 64, of Briggs Dr., Candler, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Henderson Co., he was a son of the late James Hubert and Sue Mehaffey McMinn. He was also preceded in death by brothers CD and John McMinn, sister-in-law Mary McMinn, and special brother-in-law Bill Blythe.
Mr. McMinn worked for 39 years for Alcan (formerly Strawberry Hill Press and Packaging). He was a loving husband and wonderful "Daddy" and "Papaw". He loved his family, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a devoted member of Glady Baptist Church, and he appreciated his church family and most of all his Lord. He always ended each day by saying "Thank you Lord, for another beautiful day".
He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Sharon Baker McMinn; a daughter, Christy McMinn Price and her husband, Patrick; a son, Kelly David McMinn; grandchildren Isaiah and Ryanna Price; sisters Annie Sue Blythe and Nancy Swayngim; and brothers James, Thomas, Bobby, Donald, Dennis, and Billy McMinn.
He had a special place in his heart for his father-in-law Jack Baker, who passed away in 2005. He was also very close to his mother-in-law Christine Baker, and all his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Glady Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Grindstaff officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Glady Baptist Church.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Big Dave’…you will be missed…R.I.P, my friend
Dave’s Amcor (formerly Alcan) co-workers fondly remember him. Our hearts go out to his friends and family. We share your sadness at Dave’s passing, and your joy in all the wonderful memories he left behind.
Bridget Downey
My heart and prayers are with you and all his loved ones. God bless.
God bless your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with David’s family and friends. Remember the good times.
~Toni, Mike & Cody Candler~
Dear Sharon and Christy,
I just wanted to let you know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I thank God for you both and for letting us meet when we all worked at ‘MBR’. May God wrap His loving arms around you all and give you comfort.
Love you both,
Tammy
Christy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know God will comfort you in your time of loss. I know how much you loved your daddy, Christy. I was amazed by the love you guys had the few times I came to your house when we became friends. Your parents were wonderful and I admired the relationship you had with them.Very touching to see and absorb. Not all families are as lucky.And I know you have always been thankful for your raising. You were daddy’s girl. I am glad your daddy is now at peace and is feeling like a new man. His kind of illness can be very draining on a body, soul, and their family. He will be watching his precious family from above until your reunited one day. I love you Christy Sue. My prayers are with you all.
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO ALL MAY GOD BLESS EVERYONE
Big Dave you will never be forgotten. You taught me so much in the (20 years) that I worked with you in the printing industry. All that I was able to learn from you was absolutly priceless. I will never forget you (Big Dave).
Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. I so wanted to attend the service but an ankle injury prevents that. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I love you dearly.
Sharon and Family
My thoughts and love go out to you all. Sharon you are a dear person and have alot of love inside of you, I know you will get threw this you are a very strong person.
Love and Prayers
Rhonda and Family
My deepest sympathy to Christy, Sharon and all the family…..He was a wonderful man, husband and Father….My heart and Prayers go out to all of you….He will so be missed…..GOD called an angel home…..why, I heard the bell ring…..
To the McMinns, So sorry for your loss just found out . The Murrays, Gerald, Hazel, Brian ,Steve, Grace, and Trevia.
Christy and family I am so sorry for your loss. I know this is a very hard time for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.