John D. Minott's Obituary
Decatur-John D. Minott, 59, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 at his residence.
A visitation to celebrate John's life will be from 11-1 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Private family graveside services and 'Flight Home' Ceremony will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
John was born May 26, 1951 in Decatur, the son of Robert and Fern Joan (Gillespie) Minott. He was a clerk at Thornton's Gas Station with over fifteen years of service. The gas station and car wash was John's passion. He enjoyed fishing and riding horses. He was a member of Greenswitch Church of God. He married Kathy Gronkowski February 12, 1972 in Decatur.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of over thirty-eight years; Kathy, children; Jennifer Masters, Joshua Minott and wife Alysia, Jessica Minott, and Jebediah Minott all of Decatur, mother; Fern Joan Minott of Decatur, brother; Brian Minott and wife Joanie of Decatur, sisters; Janet Alred and husband Larry, Cheryl Slifer, and Carol Minott all of Decatur, sisters-in-law; Nancy Rostek and Sue Mason and husband Gary all of Decatur, grandchildren; Loren, Oscar, and Kathlynn Masters, and several nieces and nephews.
He was reunited in Heaven with his loved ones.
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