Reginald Minnix

Reginald Louis Minnix CHESAPEAKE - Reginald Louis Minnix, 66, of the 3700 block of Cornick Ave., passed away July 29, 2009, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. A native of Roanoke, Va., he was the son of the late Nannie F. and John David Minnix Sr. and was predeceased by two sisters, Betty Jones and Dorothy Jones. He was the owner and operator of Wards Corner Barber Shop for 13 years. Learning to paint and barber from his father, he was a barber by trade for 50 years, but most important to him was his family which he always put first. Reggie is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Thornton and her husband Steve of Camden, N.C.; his son, R. Dean Minnix and wife Margie of Chesapeake; two brothers, Ralph David Minnix and wife Jeanette of Chesapeake and John David Minnix Jr. and wife Beverly of Bradenton, Fla.; two brother- in-laws, Harold Jones of Concord, Va., and Jimmy Jones of Lebanon, Va.; nine grandchildren, Ashley Brown and husband Jason, Samantha Minnix, Taylor Minnix, Steven Thornton Jr., Breanne Thornton, Joey Upson, Korena Upson, Jacob Upson and Keni Sellers; one great-granddaughter, Kaitlynn Brown; and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, with Pastor Max Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.