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Robert Minges Obituary
Mr. Minges died Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Born in Gastonia, N.C., he was a son of the late William Thomas and Eva Eller Minges. He retired as a master sergeant from the United States Air Force, having served in Vietnam. He also retired from the United States Postal service after 20 years of service.
Mr. Minges was a member of Rowan Presbyterian Church and enjoyed playing tennis, gardening, sailing, and family vacations in the mountains and at the beach.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Margaret Alice Corbett Minges; daughters, Ann Turk (Tommy) of Madison, Miss., and Debbie Williams (Eddie) of Columbia, S.C.; sisters, Mary Minges Davis and Rachel Minges Rockett; brother, James Roger Minges and Donavan Minges; grandchildren, Trey Griffith (Amanda), Tara Griffith, Taylor Griffith, Trevor Williams, Austin Williams and Mason Williams; great-granddaughter, Mary Ainsley Griffith; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Betty Minges Bridgeman; and brothers, William Thomas Minges Jr. and Gene Monroe Minges Sr.
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March 20, 2012
Debbie, my condolences and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing that others care and share in your bereavement.
- Janice K. Wood (Elgin, SC)
Peggy & Alex Kovac
March 16, 2012
Both my husband and I worked with Bob at the Post Office. Our condolences to his family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 16, 2012
We are so very sorry to hear about Mr. Minges. He was such a kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with Margaret and the family.
Cheryl and Hal McGee
Mary Williams
March 15, 2012
I'm very sorry about Bob's death. Condolences to his wife Margaret, their children and grandchildren, and Bob's brothers and sisters.
God bless you all. Mary Williams
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