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Virgil Minhinnette Obituary

Minhinnette, Virgil E. A retired civil engineer with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and a resident of Watson, he died at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 73, a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a native of Mobile, Ala. A private family graveside service will be held, at Evergreen Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Carl Rushing. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law who was his special friend, Thomas W. and Tammy Minhinnette of Watson; a brother, Clayton Minhinnette of Mobile; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Babs Minhinnette; and parents, Thomas and Leona Tabbert Minhinnette.

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Published by The Advocate on Jan. 21, 2007.

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DONNY AND SHEILA VIZENA

February 14, 2007

TOMMY AND TAMMY,
I'M TRUELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,I KNOW THE LAST FEW MONTHS HAVE BEEN DIFFFICULT, BUT KNOW VIRGIL IS RESTING IN PEACE NOW. HE IS WITH BABS AGAIN. HIS SUFFERING IS OVER.

Rosie Moak

January 29, 2007

Tommy & Tammy:

You know how we felt about Vergil, and we will miss him.
Rosie & Wincie Moak

Doug and Chris Vizena

January 27, 2007

Tommy and Tammy, we love you, wish you peace and offer you our sympathy. Time will ease the pain.
The love will linger forever.
Love, Chris and Doug

Elizabeth and Gary Covan

January 26, 2007

Tommy and Tammy,
We love you. The days will be hard for a long time to come, but soon the pain will be lighter. Virgil touched our lives in so many ways, and he is sadly missed by all. Elizabeth and Gary (your aunt and uncle)

Mike Craft

January 24, 2007

Tommy,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Mike and Janet Craft

The Pratt Family Joel, Roni, Jared & Abigail

January 23, 2007

Poppa Gervil will remain dear to our hearts as are Tommy and Tammy. Jared and Abigail will miss him and often remember him and his kindness to all animals. Our hearts and prayers will remain with Tammy and Tommy. Till we see you again soon...

Ashley Horne

January 22, 2007

To The Minhinnette Family:

I worked only a couple of years with Virgil at DOTD. Those years are quite memorable and Virgil was certainly a character. Virgil was a very kind, caring person. He will be missed.

I hope that the pain of your loss eases with each passing day.

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