Mr. Joseph Hopson Minter, age 85, of Douglas, passed away late Tuesday evening, October 22, 2019, at Vista Park Health & Rehabilitation, following an extended illness. Mr. Minter was born August 18, 1934 to the late John Thomas Minter and the late Urahbell Booth Minter. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 10 siblings.
Mr. Minter, a native of Wilkinson County, was a self-employed truck driver pulling mobile homes. He attended Morningside Baptist Church.
Survivors include: His wife, Molly Herbert Minter of Douglas; sons Joey T. Minter and wife Kim of Ambrose and Steven Stringer of Douglas; grandchildren Jenna Chinen of Kingsland, Ashton Chaney, Johnna Chaney, Joshua Stringer, Michael Stringer and Gabriela Stringer, all of Douglas; five great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
The funeral service will be Friday, October 25, 2019, at 2:00 P. M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Will Wisenbaker presenting the eulogy. The inurnment will follow at a later date. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 P. M at Ricketson Funeral Home.
Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.