Richard Keith Minnix, passed away at the age of 53, at Tampa General Hospital on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was born September 14, 1970 and is survived by his parents, Bobby and Linda Minnix, who are former school teachers.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Mavour, on June 23, 2023.
He was a 1989 graduate of Lincoln High School. Richard and his parents moved to Zephyrhills, Florida in 1991. Both Richard and his wife were employed in the health care field.
No public services are scheduled at this time.
The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Minnix family.
Richard Lane Wilson, 64, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 23, 2024. He was born in Fairmont on April 27, 1960 to the late Clarence Edward Wilson, Sr. and Ina Della (Day) Wilson.
Richard proudly served his country with United States Army National Guard. He worked at Hyde’s Meat Packing as a butcher. He loved fishing, watching Westerns, bird watching and he loved his dog “Brisco” and cat “Midnight.”
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Fay (Jones) Wilson; one daughter, Misty Dawn Wilson of California, PA; one granddaughter, Kara Alexis Long; five brothers: Bill Wilson and wife Brenda of Zanesville, OH, Claude Wilson of Margaret, Otto Wilson and wife Lillian of Fairmont, Bernard Wilson and wife Rhonda of Worthington and Joe Wilson and wife Debbie of Zanesville, OH; nine sisters: Aretta Barker and husband Terry of TN, Edna Kropp of Worthington, Audrey White of MD, Martha Jean Green of Zanesville, OH, Judy Holcomb and husband Eddie of Worthington, Bernice Rota and husband Larry of Zanesville, OH, Connie Rota of Lumberport, Wanda Barnes and companion Donnie Pomeroy of Worthington and Iva Eakle of Morgantown as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his first wife, Kim Wilson; one brother, Clarence Edward Wilson; two sisters: Deloris Whitecotton and Shirley Wilkins; seven brothers in law and one sister in law.
Donations can be made to his Care Fund on his memorial page to assist the family with funeral costs.
Family and friends will be received at Dorsey Funeral Home, 701 S. Pike St., Shinnston, for visitation on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am with Pastor Mike Hamrick officiating. Interment to follow to Enterprise IOOF Cemetery. Full military honors will be provided by United States Army and Harrison County Honor Guard.