Albert T. Minnick

Albert T. Minnick, 71, of Blue Ridge, Va., passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2010, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a result of a farming accident. He was the son of the late Wyatt and Pearl Minnick. He served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from Southern States. He was a member of Laurel Grove Presbyterian Church. He is predeceased by two brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Carolyn; two daughters, Tonya (Richard) Dooley, and Monica Hawks; a special son, Sarge Kearns; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; the light of his life, his greatgrandson; one brother; two sisters; and his mother-in-law. A Graveside Service will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Harold Lewis officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909.