William Edward McMinn
October 1, 1929 ~ July 1, 2008
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Arden ~ William Edward McMinn, 78, of Arden, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at his residence.
He was a native of Henderson County and was the son of the late Roy and Bessie Coggins McMinn. He was preceded in death by his son, Norman Dale McMinn and a daughter, Lisa Annette McMinn, three sisters and four brothers. He retired in 1972 from the US Army and in 1990 from Cranston Print Works in Fletcher. Mr. McMinn was an avid women's softball coach.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce Shipman McMinn of Arden; two daughters, Teresa King and husband Kerry of Hendersonville and Doris Presley of Fletcher; a son, Edward McMinn, Jr. and friend Jennifer Lindsey of Hendersonville; four grand-children, Courtney Presley of Fletcher, Lucus Freeman, Brittney and Tyler Lindsey all of Hendersonville; one great-granddaughter, Skylar Gribben of Fletcher; three sisters, Rebecca Murray of Fairview, Betty Higgins of Old Fort and Faye Huff of Moncks Corner, SC; two brothers, Frank McMinn of Arden and Howard McMinn of Hendersonville; many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, July 6, 2008 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Rev. Roger Rearden officiating.
Burial will follow in Patty's Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.
At the family's request, a special thank you to all the hospice doctors and nurses, especially Dr. Carol Kaufman.
Memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Doris, Teresa and Family,
I was saddened to hear of Ed’s passing. I will never forget playing ball for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Doris so sorry about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed. Love you sis. Call me if needed anything. Love,Christina (Biscuit)
Hey Teresa, just wanted to let you know that i am so sorry for your loss. I know that is is hard, and it is my prayer that God will bring you and your family strongly through this. You and your family are in my prayers. Please let me know if i can do anything at all to assist you. I love you girl.
May you find comfort in knowing that Jesus took his hand and led him to a peaceful, beautiful place where there will be no more suffering or pain for your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
DEAR JOYCE & FAMILY,
OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, AND ED WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.
LOVE,
Norma & Julian
I was Ed’s nurse with Dr. Kauffman. I grew to love Ed dearly and just learned of his passing. I will miss Ed as I would miss my own grandfather. He was a very special man and will remain in my heart always. As will Joyce. May he enter into the Kingdom of Heaven and be one of the newest Angels and shine each and every night as the brightest star. I will always remember the laughs that Ed, Joyce and I shared and the wonderful stories he shared with my son. I will miss him dearly.
Dearest Joyce and Family
Our deepest sympathy in the death of Ed. We are here for you if we are needed. Love and Prayers for each of you.
McMinn family,
Independence day was a special day for both Joyce and Ed. I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Just know that Ed will always be remembered in all the hearts that were lucky enough to have known him. God has called him home to be with him.
To all of the McMinn family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Just now you are all in my prayers through this difficult time.
Much love,
Nicki Craig Wiggins
Dear McMinn family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember the first time I met Papaw he was sitting in his chair as usual and I walked in with Eddie. I was told that now he seems very intimadating but just say hello. Well I told him hello he said your part of those Stevens clan are you I said yes sir. But then I got to know Papaw and all he is is just a big teddie bear. I love that man dearly. I was always close to him and I know all of you guys were to. He will be missed dearly. I love all of you guys. Love Michelle Stevens Hare
I just wanted to express my condolences to you and your family. Growing up, I always thought of Eddie as my best friend and all of you part of my extended family. I want you all to know that I am thinking about each and every one of you.
Allan
Dear Joyce & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Ed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.
Joyce, Teresa, Doris & Eddie,
Our family will have the McMinn family in our prayers as you go throught this time, we have all been a family for many years and Ed will be missed by all. We love you all.
Allen & Patsy, Kevin, Heather & Samuel, Jonathan
Teresa and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. It has been along time since we spoke, but think of you and Lucas often. I am here for you if you need a shoulder no matter what time of day…. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God lift you up and keep you in your time of loss.
Missy Souther Cruse
828-421-1183
To all of the McMinn family-
I am so sorry to hear that Ed has moved on. My sympathy and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have so many memories of him from growing up next door to you. I look forward to seeing you again next time I visit Avery’s Creek.
Sorry for your loss,My prayers are with you
Peggy and I offer our sincere sympathies and condolences to all the family in the loss of your Husband and Father. You are and will be in our Thoughts and prayers. may God be with you all through this difficult time.
Dear McMinn Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I will never forget playing softball against the Wrecking Crew. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Joyce, Teresa, Doris, & Eddie-
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and will be missed by many. May you find comfort in your memories of him. Love to you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Joyce, Teresa, Doris, and Eddie,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Ed.
He was a precious man and loved by all who knew him. I loved him very much and remember all the times I spent with all of you. You all were my second family.
It has been a very long time since I have seen or spoken to all of you, but I think of you all often.
May you draw comfort and strength through Christ at this time.
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lisa Haney Hardesty
(Ed’s adopted daughter)
Joyce,
Even though we can’t be with you in this time of your great loss of your lifetime love, I want you to know we hold you and your family in our hearts and prayers. May God give you the strength and courage to carry on. Lloyd and Susan Shipman
It is with much sadness to hear about Ed’s passing. I remember all the wonderful times we had on the ballfield not just in Hendersonville but all the other places we played in tournaments. He was a ‘quiet’ person but a great coach. I respected him and absolutely love his family. I had the great opportunity to play with Theresa, Doris and Lisa and I am truly honored to say I enjoyed every minute. My mom passed away on the 11th, and I know exactly what you all are going through. I love you and may God comfort you now and forever.
Love,
Tara Saunooke Alexander &
Jason, Hannah, and Katie
Doris, Teresa and Family
I am so sorry to here about the loss of your dad. I will always remember him being at the ball fields. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Brenda and Lurch