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ODESSA Fred T. McMinn, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Home Hospice House.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Odessa.

Fred was born July 28, 1916 to John Oliver McMinn and Susan Trawick McMinn, in Lovelady, Oklahoma.

He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, first as an electrical troubleshooter on B-24's and then later trained flight engineers on B-29's.

Upon his return, Fred married Teresa Fletcher on June 19, 1947 in Sweetwater.

During his business career, Fred managed furniture and appliance de-partments for White's Stores in Odessa, Midland and Abilene, and was later Vice President of Shepperson's Furniture in San Angelo.

In June of 1971, together with his wife and son, he founded McMinn's Furniture in Odessa where he worked until his retirement.
Fred enjoyed living part-time in Ruidoso, NM, playing golf with his wife and friends, and especially spending time with his three granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his father, his mother, four brothers and two sisters.

Fred is survived by his wife of 64 years, Teresa Fletcher McMinn, one son, Tom McMinn and wife Annette of Odessa, three granddaughters, Keely Knoche and husband Ryan of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Anna Brandl and husband Zac of Austin, and Kate Iglesias and husband David of Tyler, and one great-grandson, Tyler Knoche of Colorado Springs.

The family wishes to thank the many doctors, nurses and staff members at Medical Center Hospital who cared for him over the past month, as well as the staff at the Home Hospice House who gently comforted him during his final hours.

Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2011.

Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011, with Pastor Jody Wallin officiating.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home.

To sign the guest book, go to our website at www.sunsetodessa.com.
Published in Odessa American on March 6, 2011.

(Courtesy of Lynell Gentry Cordell)

Fred married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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His Texas Death Certificate listed his parents as Oliver Perry McMinn and Adeline Clark, both born in Tennessee.

The Daily Ardmoreite
Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma
Alma, June 16, 1902

J. O. MCMINN moved to Comanche. J. M. THAGGARD moved into the residence vacated by Mr. McMinn.

The Abilene Reporter News
Wednesday Morning, September 27, 1950

Ex-Teacher, Editor Dies At Merkel

MERKEL, Sept. 26. (RNS)--John Oliver McMinn, 88, retired Merkel farmer who formerly taught school in Oklahoma Indian Territory, died at his home here at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday. Funeral will be held in the Merkel Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Thursday with Minister R. L. Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, under direction of Starbuck Funeral Home. Mr. McMinn was born Nov. 11, 1861 in Tennessee. When young, he moved to Louisiana and later taught school at Douglas. There he married the former Amada Phoebe Bryan. She died in 1893.

In 1895, Mr. McMinn moved to Indian Territory, where he taught school and edited two newspapers. He was editor of the Konawa Chief of Konawa and the Francis Bulletin of Francis between 1900 and 1908. He was also instrumental in organizing Oklahoma into a state. While in Indian Territory he married the former Susan Marguerite Trawick of Duncan, Okla. She survives.

He moved his family to Texas in 1924, and engaged in farming in the Merkel vicinity until a few years ago. In addition to the widow, survivors include five sons, Oscar of Pawhuska, Okla., E.R. of El Monte, Calif., Juano of Barnsdall, Okla., and Jack and Fred McMinn of Odessa; and two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Teaff of Merkel and Mrs. W. R. Weaver of Spur. Thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.

(Courtesy of Lynell Cordell)

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Oklahoma, Pontotoc County, Chickasaw Twp
Enumerated 11 May 1910
SD 4 ED 251 Sheet 11B
214-214
McMinn, John L Head M W 43 M2 13 Tn Tn Tn Teacher Public Schools
McMinn, Susie Wf F W 31 M1 13 6/4 Tx Tenn Miss
McMinn, Johnnie Dtr F W 9 S Ok Tn Tx
McMinn, Eustis R Son M W 7 S Ok Tn Tx
McMinn, Willie B Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tn La
McMinn, Janno O Son M W 2 S Ok Tn Tx
McMinn, Leon O Son M W 18 S La Tn La
Warren, Charles Boarder M W 22 S Ark Tn Ark Farm Laborer

1920 Census
Oklahoma, Pontotoc County, Chickasaw Twp, Ada City
Enumerated 13 Feb 1920
SD 4 ED 170 Sheet 10A
154-148
McMinn, John O Head m W 56 M Tn Tn Tn Farmer General Farm
McMinn, Susie M Wf W F 40 M Tx Tn Miss Farmer house
McMinn, Johnnie Dtr F W 19 S Ok Tn Tx Teaching School Teacher
McMinn, Eustace R Son M W 16 S Ok Tn Tx Farm home
McMinn, Blanche W Dtr F W 15 S Ok Tn Tx
McMinn, Jauna O Son M W 12 S Ok Tn Tx
McMinn, Jack H Son M W 8 S Ok Tn Tx
McMinn, Fred T Son m W 3 8/12 S Ok Tn Tx
McMinn, Leon O Son m W 27 M La Tn La Farmer Home
Griffin, Tom Hired hand m W 22 Un Tn Tn Tn Farmer Wages

John married Susan Marguerite Trawick on 17 Jun 1897 in Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. Susan (daughter of James Jackson Trawick and Elizabeth Lucinda Adams) was born on 28 Apr 1879 in Wise County, Texas; died on 21 Mar 1963 in Merkel, Taylor County, Texas; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Merkel, Taylor County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Abilene Reporter News Abilene, Texas, Friday Morning, March 22, 1963 Mrs. McMinn Of Merkel Dies at 83

Merkel (RNS) --Mrs. Susan Margaret McMinn, 83, of Merkel died at 3:45 a.m. Thursday in Sadler Clinic-Hospital following a short illness. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in Merkel Church of Christ with E. M. Borden officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Starbuck Funeral Home. Mrs. McMinn was born at Decatur, April 28, 1879. She married J.O. McMinn June 16, 1897 in Alma, Okla. A newspaperman in Oklahoma before moving here in 1924, he farmed here until his death in 1950. Mrs. McMinn was a long-time member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are five sons, Leon of Stonewall, Okla., E.R. of West Covina, Calif., Juano of Barnsdall, Okla., Jack of Loma Linda, Calif. and Fred of San Angelo; two daughters, Mrs. W. R. Weaver of Spur and Mrs Ernest Teaff of Merkel; 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Elders and deacons of Merkel Church of Christ will be honorary pallbearers.

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Married:
"Pickens Co. Marriages" J.O. McMinn, 22 of Alma and Susie Trawick, 18, of Alma June 27, 1897 by T.J. Briscoe, MG