Wendell Thomas Minix Sr.
Wendell Thomas Minix Sr.
Obituary
Guest Book
Wendell Minix Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
He was born in Waycross to the late Eugene Minix and Eunice Hester Minix. He was employed for many years with General Electric at the Rice Yard in Waycross and most recently worked with Farmers and Builders Ace Hardware. Mr. Minix attended Waycross Primitive Baptist Church for many years and had recently been attending Anchor Baptist Church. In his youth, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and also served in the United States Marine Corp.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his late wife of 32 years, Cindy Marie Jones Minix.
Survivors include his wife, Leketta Lovett Minix of Waycross; eight children, Wendell Thomas Minix, Jr. (Brittany) of Waycross, Lena Marie Minix (Josh Beasley) of Waycross, Jordan Rene' Flowers (Nathan) of Blackshear, Lindsey Lori Rios (Devon) of Waycross, Amanda Gill of Florida, Gracianna Gaskins (Seth) of Waycross, Ross Williams of Waycross, and Amber Dell (Joe) of Blackshear; 17 grandchildren; one brother, Steve Minix of Brunswick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday (November 21, 2025) at Anchor Baptist Church in Blackshear. The family will begin receiving friends at the church on Friday at 4 o'clock.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Wendell, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
1503 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA 31501
Make a Donation
in Wendell Minix's name
People and places connected with Wendell
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Wendell's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Wendell Minix's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
