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Thomas Lawrence Minnis

1939 - 2019

Thomas Lawrence Minnis obituary, 1939-2019, Knoxville, TN

Thomas Minnis Obituary

Thomas Lawrence Minnis was born January 13, 1939, in Bradley County, Tennessee, and passed away May 10, 2019, in Newport News, Virginia. He was raised in Knoxville, Tennessee and attended East High (Class of '57) and the University of Tennessee. He earned a Bachelor's degree from East Tennessee State University and a Master's degree in International Relations from Troy State University.Thom was a retired USAF Officer (Major) and previously a member of the USMC Reserves. He served in Africa in the early 1960's as a member of the Peace Corps. Thom taught school in Texas, Tennessee, and Virginia. He was a member of Poquoson Masonic Lodge No.49, Poquoson, Virginia, and Langley-Monroe No. 310, National Sojourners, Newport News, Virginia. Foremost among Thom's favorite times were his scouting functions with the BSA. As an Eagle Scout and Scout Master, he treasured many camping experiences with fellow scouts and family.Thom was preceded in death by parents Willard L. and Dorothy Million Minnis. He is survived by his wife, Georgianna Lacy Minnis, sons Erik and Stuart (wife Amara), five grandchildren, Cassi, Mia, Levi, Chloe, and Harper, his brother Willard G. (Bo) Minnis (wife Helen), and several nieces and nephews.Services will be at 11:00, May 29th at the Poquoson Masonic Lodge No. 49, Hunts Neck Road, Poquoson, Virginia.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Daily Press from May 21 to May 22, 2019.

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Helen Minnis

June 3, 2019

I will miss you terribly.

Michelle Minnis-Norris

May 28, 2019

Sending our love, energy, and prayers for healing to each of you. Our uncle Thom was indeed a special person.

Michael Minnis

May 28, 2019

I know that you, Uncle Thom are in the presence of all your family, friends and loved ones here on earth and in the spiritual world on this day of your remembrance, and for all the days to come. Energy is infinite and cannot be destroyed. The collective to whom you belong and to who you are and we are is eternal. Thank you for being a wonderful brother to my father and for being a kind uncle. I the carry precious memories of our families together. My condolences go out to Uncle Thom's immediate family today. Sending loving thoughts to you all on this day.

May 27, 2019

Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

Wanda Majors

May 24, 2019

Members of the Knoxville East High School Alumni Association wish to extent our deepest sympathy to the family of Thomas Minnis. We know this is a difficult time for you and we are always sad at the lost of a classmate.

Wanda Majors,
Corresponding Secretary

Don & Sue Hargis

May 22, 2019

Our condolences to the Minnis families.
Don and Sue Hargis, friends of Bo and Helen.

May 21, 2019

Semper Fi Marine, Rip.

May 21, 2019

I am so sorry to learn of Toms passing. I knew him through Bo, my classmate and friend. Tom was always the perfect big brother to Bo who talked of him often. Prayers are with his family.
Diana Mankel Green

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11:00 a.m.

Poquoson Masonic Lodge No. 49

Hunts Neck Road, Poquoson, VA

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