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John Minter Obituary
He was born Feb. 21, 1921, in Petersburg to the late Samuel and Gracie Bell Minter of the city.
John Lee, as he was affectionally known, was educated in the Petersburg School System and graduated from Daniel Webster High School, Ettrick, Va.
He is preceded in death by one brother, Samuel Minter Jr., of the city.
John Lee relocated to New York City at an early age and was employed by the State of New York, from which he retired after more than 30 years of government service. Following his retirement from the State of New York, John Lee returned to Petersburg, Va., to care for his aging mother. They resided in Sycamore Towers, Petersburg, Va., for a number of years prior to her passing in July 1991, at the age of 93.
John Lee was a devoted member of Zion Baptist Church and sang in the J.B. Brown Memorial Choir. He also sang with the First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, Male Chorus as a volunteer service to the church and the community. John Lee has always extolled himself with service and support to family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory, one brother, Lawrence Irving Minter Sr. (Mildred); a very devoted cousin, Alice B. Bowles (Maurice Sr.); a sister-in-law, Clara H. Minter; a host of nieces and nephews, Katherine L. Bell, Arnita Cecelia Crawley (Gerald), Patricia L. Mapp (William), Iris E. Lawrence (Alexander), Vanessa B. Minter-Fegans, Lawrence I. Minter Jr. (Norma) and Arnold Jerome Minter (Hope); along with numerous great-nieces, great-nephews and a very devoted and dedicated friend, Willard Baylor.
John Lee was a hard working conscientious, devoted friend of many of the citizens of Petersburg.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." II Timothy 4:7
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Zion Baptist Church, 225 Byrne St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Minter online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com and where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkeronsince1874.com.
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Tanglewood Apartments Staff
October 10, 2008
Mr. Minter will be dearly missed by the staff at Tanglewood Apartments. He was a kind, dear and sweet man and we enjoyed him in our community. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends.
Doran and Sherry Mapp
October 9, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Battinto Batts
October 8, 2008
To the Minter Family:
With Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of Your Loved One.
FRED & JEAN DILLARD
October 8, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
KIMBER
October 7, 2008
My Father Is Always Near
Father, when I think of all the wondrous things
You have done for me,
All the times I felt I could not go on,
And then, You were there, I could see.
I felt Your presence there to lift me up,
To help me on my way
To reassure me that You were near
And would listen to all I had to say.
Never could there be a friend,
Never one so dear as You,
I sat there and said a prayer,
That is all I had to do.
You heard my every want
You listened without a word
Then patiently You answered me
My every word was heard.
Sometimes it is not right away,
You answer what I ask
But soon You're there to help me
And my problems all are passed.
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