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Stephen Craig Minnick

1953 - 2014

Stephen Craig Minnick obituary, 1953-2014, Porterville , CA

BORN

1953

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Porterville Funeral & Cremation Center

765 W. Henderson Ave.

Porterville, California

Stephen Minnick Obituary

Stephen Craig Minnick was born on December 6, 1953 to Connie Ray and Geraldine Minnick in Porterville, CA. He passed away in Porterville on July 3rd after a long battle with chronic health issues. Steve was a truck driver, musician, and jack of all trades who enjoyed playing bass guitar, fishing, working in the yard, golf, and other sports. He had many friends all of whom he loved and appreciated so very much.
He is survived by his mother, Geraldine Black of Porterville, daughter, Brandy Minnick and grandson, Jacob, of Reno, NV, daughter, Stephanie Valenta and granddaughter, Alera, of Wisconsin, brother, Randy Minnick (wife, Connie) of Springville, CA an aunt, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Connie Ray Minnick, and elder brother David Ray Minnick.
A memorial service will be held at the Porterville Free Will Baptist Church 91 N. Prospect, Porterville, CA on Saturday July 12 at 11:00 AM. Luncheon to follow in the church fellowship hall.
Please go to www.whitehurstfuneral.com to sign Stephen's online register book or leave a condolence. For additional information contact Whitehurst-Peters-Loyd Funeral and Cremation service: 195 N. Hockett  St. Porterville, 559-784-6485

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Porterville Recorder from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2014.

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July 26, 2014

I have lots of memories of Steve, he always had a big smile and hug for me. We had lots of fun time growing up together in our family. Love, Elaine & Bob

Jerry and Gail Parker

July 18, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Minnick families.. May you all find comfort knowing that your love one is at peace and the memories he left behind will forever be in bedded in your hearts.. Our Thought and Prayers are with you.

JUDY WALLEN

July 12, 2014

STEVE WILL BE MISSED FOREVER AND A DAY. SO GLAD THAT HE AND ALEN GOT TO SHARE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES TOGETHER!

Whitehurst Loyd Funeral Home

July 9, 2014

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