POMEROY — James Kevin (Rantster) Minshall, 46, of Pomeroy, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va.
He was born Oct. 5, 1971, at Columbus, Ohio, to Juanita Elaine Cundiff Bryant and the late James Melvin Minshall. He was a painter by trade and attended Ash Street Church, Middleport, Ohio.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his children, Nathaniel Minshall , Colton Minshall and Anna Noble; brothers and sisters, Thomas (Cindy Spires) Minshall, Serena (Larry) Peer, Shawn Minshall, Mark (Angie) Minshall, Robert Minshall, Crissy Minshall and Leigha Bryant; step-mother, Virginia Minshall; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Along with his father preceded by a daughter, Destiny Lynne Minshall.
A celebration of his life will be Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at 5 p.m. at the Ash Street Church, Middleport, Ohio, with Pastor Mark Marrow and Paster Charles Cundiff officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until time of services on Sunday.
At the families request, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Birchfield Funeral Home, Rutland, Ohio, to help with expenses.
Online condolences may be sent at birchfieldfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6 Entries
February 14, 2018
May God give piece and understanding to Rants' family and friends. His unexpected death was a shock to all. May God wrap his arms around his family and console them knowing he is in a better place and re-uniting with his family that have gone before him. Rest in peace. Jack, Carol and family.
connie cundiff/edwards
February 14, 2018
i will miss you anmd proud that you will be an angel/
Jennifer Capucille
February 13, 2018
Rest in peace my friend. I was a pleasure to know you. Please watch over all of us and be our angel. Thanks for the memories I will carry them with me until we meet again. God bless
John & Dianna Settles
February 13, 2018
Praying for strength, comfort and peace to the family during this time of loss.
John and Dianna Settles, Cayce SC
(Friends of Mark and Angie)
Gloria Flowers
February 13, 2018
So sorry for your loss cuz.....prayers for the family
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more