James Minton

James "Ronnie" Minton

47

Middlesboro, KY

James Ronald 'Ronnie' Minton, age 47, of Middlesboro, passed away Oct. 20, 2010. Member of Church of First Born Holiness Church. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel & Mary Louella Tolliver Minton; son, Ronald Lee Minton; brother, Willard Lee Minton; and sister, Madaline Elizabeth Minton.

Survivors,Wife, Melissa Minton, Middlesboro; Sons, James Ray Minton and Mark Clifton Minton of Middlesboro; Daughter, Marcia Louella Sue Minton (& Josh) Griffith, Middlesboro; Brother, Charles Wilburn (& Marleen Marie) Minton, Cincinnati, OH; Sisters, Pauline Givens, Ellen (& R.E.) Shackleford, Joyce Thacker, Linda (& Sonny) Short; Sister-in-law, Maeona Minton; Papaw's pride and joy, ganddaughter, Emily Faith Griffith; A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 pm Sat., Oct 23, 2010 at Church of the First Born in Middlesboro with Rev. Ricky Braden, Rev. Earl Brooks, Rev. Jeff Burke. Music by Church of First Born Choir. Burial in Sharpe-Evans Cemetery, Speedwell, TN. Pallbearers, Josh Griffith, Josh Smith, William Short, Ray Short, Mark Minton, Danny Givens, Danny Minton, Adam Minton, Wendell Minton & Wilburn Minton. Honorary pallbearers, Bo Brown, Dewey Mayes and Matt Partin. Visitation 6-9 Friday at Church of the First Born in Middlesboro Arrangements by Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel 869 3651 or www.reecefh.com to view a memorial slide show and send condolences. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Reece Funeral Home / PO 600/ Harrogate, TN /37752 to help with expenses.