Mr. James A. Albert "Damper Minor" Minor

Passed 11/19/2020

Obituary For Mr. James A. Albert "Damper Minor" Minor

In Loving Memory of Mr. James A. Minor "Damper Minor"

VIEWING: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 | Time: 12:30PM - 5:00PM

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM | Crestview Memorial Park, 18599 Highway One, North, LaCrosse, VA 23950 Rev. Robert Faulcon, Officiating

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MR. JAMES ALBERT MINOR, affectionately called “Damper Minor,” was born July 2, 1929 in Mecklenburg County, VA to the late Kennith Minor and the late Ida Phillips Minor Jones, and departed this life November 19, 2020 at his residence, LaCrosse, VA. At an early age he was baptized and joined North View Baptist Church. He attended the Mecklenburg County Public Schools. On June 20, 1949 he married Annie Florence Lee and to this union six children were born; one son preceded him in death named Willie Minor and grandson Michael Minor. His siblings who also preceded him in death were Carolyn Allen, Mary Vernell “Polly” Minor, Malinda Minor, Willie, Mack, Charlie, and Melvin Minor. He was employed in Janitorial Services for the Mecklenburg County Public Schools and retired after 22 years of service. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and traveling the road.

Damper leaves to cherish his memory is his devoted wife of 71 years, Annie Florence Minor of the home; five children- James (Virginia Ann) Minor, Richmond, VA; Annie Ruth Millner of the home; Johnny (Debra) Minor, Virgilina, VA; Betty (William) Dixon, South Hill, VA and Leon (Carolyn) Minor, Bracey, VA; grandchildren he reared- devoted, Tracey (Kenneth, Jr.) Stone, LaCrosse, VA and Anthony Jones, Bracey, VA; twelve other grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters- Charlotte Minor, Euclid, OH and Mae Pearl (Rev. Darius) Robinson, LaCrosse, VA; three brothers- Retired Colonel Thomas (Kim) Minor, Bernita, FL; Bobby (Verba) Johnson, Dallas, TX, and David (Elizabeth) Johnson, Kenbridge, VA; one brother-in-law, Charles(LuJean) Lee, Littleton, NC; devoted and caring friend and cousin- Joe Clary and Marvin Lewis Rainey, and a host of nieces, nephews, other cousins and friends.

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