In Memory

Jim Minton

Jim Minton

Edwin James (Jim) Minton, Jr. left his grieving family on May 7th. 2016 after a short illness. 

 

Jim was the older son of Mariel Minton and the late Edwin Minton, Sr. He was the grandson 

of the Edwin Coleans and the O.C. Mintons, and a member of the pioneer Eldred family. 

Jim is survived by his son Chris and Daughter-in-law Ashley, his daughter Maria and 

Son-in-law Chris Mahlschnee, and by his three grandchildren, Bella, Ellie, and Charlie, 

as well as his brother William, his sister Susan Plyler, and his former Wife Karen. 

 

Jim was a member of the Fort Pierce Police Department for seventeen honorable years. 

While on the job, Jim was always ready with a quip or a joke for his friends and all those he 

encountered. After Jim's retirement, he moved to Georgia to manage the family farm and announced 

that "happiness was driving a tractor" (air conditioned of course). 

 

He will always be missed by his loving and saddened family. We ask that, in lieu of flowers, 

those who wish may donate to Hospice of the Treasure Coast, and that all will watch Facebook 

for the announcement of a "Celebration of Life" planned for later in the month.

Vero Beach Press Journal (FL) - Friday, May 20, 2016



 
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05/09/16 01:55 PM #9    

Pamela Horner (Bylone)

My husband & I would like to share our deepest sympathies to Jim's family. We were fortunate to see him & share time with him at my 45th class reunion last year. Loss is never easy. I truly believe God only takes the best. May you rest in peace Jim.


05/10/16 09:39 AM #10    

Eddy Reed

Well Jim now I know why you didn't call me for that drink we talked about when you called me and said you were coming back down.  You said they had found the lung cancer and you were coming here for the treatment, but you made it sound like it wasn't really that serious.  That's why I was wondering why you wouldn't get back with me when I was leaving messages on your cellphone and e-mails.  Sorry I never made it up to your place to go hunting.  We talked about it for years, and something always came up.  I told you that I was retiring this coming March and then I would come up.  Now that won't happen either.  Glad you listened to me and came down for the re-union.  You really had a good time, didn't you?  Well buddy, we have alot of good memories going back a lot of years.  You will really be missed.  Rest in peace my friend.  My sincere condolences to your family.


05/10/16 02:19 PM #11    

Shelia Storey (Shipley)

Rest in Peace, Classmate. You have found an eternal resting place.

05/10/16 06:22 PM #12    

Gilda Quarles (Webb)

Love this person had a great time with his presence at our Class Reunion love him an we prayed for him thank you God for making Jim Minton conformable, in his last hours on earth, now Jim is resting with Jesus in Heaven, Amen Billy an Gilda Quarles Webb old DMHS FRIENDS FOREVER, !!

05/11/16 08:23 AM #13    

Mark Walters

I remember Jim from the YMCA, LIttle League Baseball and in business before his Police career.  Jim had an easy going personality, comforting smile and a kind word for most situations.  He loved his Farm in GA and was excited to tell about it.  I hope we will think forward that this is the new SUNRISE of Jim's Life - LIFE ETERNAL!  We miss you Jim.


05/11/16 11:17 PM #14    

Mallory Bell (Sims)

Deepest sympathy to the Minton Family. We all realize when we lose someone how short  our time on earth actually is.                                                      Mallory Bell Sims


05/18/16 01:19 PM #15    

Terri Tedder (Curtis)

It has taken me a while to post a comment on Jimmy Minton's passing simply because it just hit me a little harder than I expected.  Prior to the reunion, I had not seen Jimmy since junior high. We were reunited on the first night over dinner.  Jimmy kept us entertained with some wild tales of the police department and tales of my Cousin, Jim Tedder, who served with him.  He told me of his farm in Georgia and invited me to visit anytime with my grandchildren.  He made me feel welcome, as did all of those friends that had been missing for so many years.  Friends I wondered would even remember me, and friends I had thought of, and wondered about so often over the years. 

We found Jimmy's picture on the one of us in Aunt Jean's kindergarten and he asked for a copy.  I procrastinated, but sent it to him at Christmas.  Since the reunion, we kept in touch on facebook, usually with him sending pictures of , and reciped for, snakes and other wild animaly he had killed (not my favorite things), but he kept up trying to change my mind.  

Until I read it on facebook, I had no idea Jimmy was ill, and his death so soon after really affected me! Many of you who have been lucky  enough to still live in the same town we grew up in, at a time much simpler and safer than the world we live in now, don't realize how much childhood friends matter.  To have the chance to reunite with all of you at the reunion meant more to me than you can know! When my cousin, Bob Tedder, died, we wanted to come see him in Shands Hospital in Gainesville, and he wanted us to wait until he got home, but he never did, and it was a loss that I still carry with me every day. 

To lose another friend is hard, and I will remember Jimmy fondly.  May our Savior hold him close until our final reunion in heaven. 

 


05/19/16 03:11 PM #16    

Richard Parker

I cannot tell you how proud I am to see all the wonderful comments about Jim Minton.  I am more proud to be part this class than I can put into words.  You collectively and individually have a heart the size of Texas.

I am blessed to know each and every one of you.

 

Keepin’ the Spirit Alive

Richard 


05/19/16 05:08 PM #17    

Candy Willey (Bradley)

Terri Tedder Curtis mentioned the picture of Jimmy in our Kindergarten class picture.  As soon as I heard of his passing, I went straight to that picture.  There are so many of our classmates in the picture that never darken the doors of our reunions ... friends I fondly remember - and that is just the tip of the iceberg.  There are others (too many) that have passed before their time.  Of course, that is my opinion, for God's timing is perfect.  Alan Gieger, Donna Paxson, Mark Moore, Bob Tedder, now Jimmy, and even more.

But there are many friends that that I have kept up with over the years and for that I am grateful. Janice King, Marji Horton (through Facebook), recently (gratefully) Terri Tedder, and those of you that connect with me regularly that did not have the joy of Aunt Jean's kindergarten!

Friends, we are not promised beyond the PRESENT.  This week, I had a scare with a mammogram.  Thankfully, everything turned out okay, but the 72 hours of uncertainty helped me to again value friendships.  And made me sad that I missed the last reunion and a chance to see Jimmy one last time.

So, let's get as many as we can to commit to our 65th birthday party.  If this HUGE NUMBER ... 65 ... is upsetting you, GET OVER IT!  It is a number ... not who you are! 

Love to all!  Your GRAYS-fully aging friend!

Candy

 


06/17/16 03:31 PM #18    

Judie Austin (Sheppard)

Please accept my sincere personal belated condolences upon the passing of Jim. Your family and friends have been in my thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Judie Austin Sheppard


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