Frost Funeral Home
Jul 28, 2019
John Wesley “Wes” Minnick, Jr., 65, passed away unexpectedly
at Bristol Regional Medical Center on July 27, 2019. He was born on January 9, 1954 to John and
Mary Wyatt Minnick in Richlands, Virginia.
Wes graduated from Iaeger High School, Iaeger, West Virginia in 1971 and
attended West Virginia University, pursuing a degree in engineering before
joining the United States Navy in 1972.
Chief Minnick had an outstanding career in the Navy. He served on the USS Saratoga (CV 60), the
USS Clamagore (SS 343), the USS Trepang (SSN 674), the USS Flying Fish (SSN
673) and the USS Francis Scott Key (SSBN 657).
He was also a recruiter, teacher, and mentor to countless young sailors.
Mr. Minnick is survived by his wife, Sandra Minnick; sons
Brian Minnick and wife Heather of Saint Simons Island, Georgia; Zachary Howell,
of Bristol, Virginia; daughter, Amie Huffman and fiancé Shawn Potter of
Abingdon, Virginia; brother Dennis “Tim” Minnick of Bluefield, West Virginia;
brother-in-law, Todd Eastridge of Bristol, Virginia; sisters Barbara Waddell
and husband Curtis of Meadowview, Virginia; Laryssa Turley and husband Wayne of
Abingdon, Virginia; three grandsons, Cody, Christian and Caleb Minnick of Saint
Simons Island, Georgia, and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Minnick was preceded in death by his parents, John and
Mary Minnick and infant sisters, Millie Elaine and Jennifer Lynn, twins who
passed at birth.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, with a service to follow at 6:00 pm in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a graveside service with military honors at the Wyatt Family Cemetery in Paynesville, West Virginia at 12 pm on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Disabled
American Veterans Charitable Service Trust or to the charity of your
choice.
Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Abingdon, VA is honored to serve the family of Mr. Minnick.