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1934
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2020
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Jimmie Mincey Obituary
GASTONIA – Jimmie Lee Mincey , 85 passed away peacefully on September 17, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House with his loving family by his side.
He was born in (High Shoals) Lincoln County, NC on October 9, 1934 to the late Carl Edward and Nellie Workman Mincey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Doris Simmons Mincey, died on November 24, 2017.
Jimmie was a 1952 graduate of Gastonia High School, where he was quite the baseball athlete. He played on the 1950-1951 State Championship team. He married the love of his life, Doris Simmons Mincey on October 12, 1952. Jimmie worked in textiles as a Lab Tech and played baseball for the Gastonia Rockets in 1953, when their contract was sold to the NY Giants. Spring Training was held in 1954 in Melbourn, FL with the NY Giants Farm Team. He played baseball in Fulton, KY in the Kitty League in 1954, Farm Team of Washington Senators. Later returning home to Gaston County to live and raise their family. He went to work for Wix Corporation from October 28, 1957 until October 31, 1996; retiring after 39 years of dedicated service. He was called back and worked for one more year as a consultant and then officially retired with 40 years of dedicated service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed!
Left to cherish his memories includes his children, Carla Peoples (Robert), Lee Mincey (Rhonda) and Russ Mincey (Amy); 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Doug Mincey; 4 step grandchildren and 2 God Sons
Private Interment will be at Hollywood Cemetery with the releasing of the doves.
Memorials may be made to Robin Johnson House c/o Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
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Susan Shockley Sorrow
September 21, 2020
I was so sad to see that Jimmie had passed. I always thought so much of him and Doris and Jimmie was such a good friend to my father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Alice J & Richard Rosencrans
September 21, 2020
Russ:
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Reva Baker
September 21, 2020
Lee and Rhonda,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
My sincere condolences,
Reva Baker
Jasper Rubber Products
Beth (Simmons) Steele
September 20, 2020
So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He and Doris meant a lot to me, Mom and Dad.
Jim Williams
September 20, 2020
Russ,
Please accept my sympathy on the passing of your father. It is never easy at a time like this, but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Jim Williams
Pooler, Georgia
Jane Braun
September 20, 2020
Jimmie's son, Lee, and wife Rhonda, were our neighbors for a few years. Lee told stories of his dad. Always with respect and of course, laughter. We always wished we could have met this man, but happy to know his son. Our sincere condolences go out to the family.
Karen brackett
September 20, 2020
I was so sorry to read about Jimmy passing away. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jimmy was always so kind to me. I will miss him.
Bill Walters
September 20, 2020
To the family of my good friend Jimmie. Jimmie and I became friends when we both worked with Wix and over the years we became close friends. Recently we only visited by phone but we continued our close friendship but we had not spoken recently. I just want all of you to know how fine your father ,,grandfather,and brother was .I know his passing is so hard on all of you but there is no doubt in my mind that today he is in heaven with your mom and God and Jesus. Sincerely Bill Walters
Patrick Rogero
September 19, 2020
Russ and Family,
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Patrick Rogero and Family
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