J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Minton, Sr., Marcus D.

Saturday, December 03, 2005

Marcus Duncan Minton, Sr., 61, of Petersburg died Saturday, December 03, 2005 at his home. He was a native of Waco, TX and the son of Mildred Duncan Minton and the late Hugh Glaze Minton. Mr. Minton was a lawyer in Petersburg for 35 years. He is also survived by his wife Martha Butterworth Minton; two sons Marcus Duncan Minton, Jr. and family, and John Rives Minton; a daughter Martha Ellen Minton Heggie and family; a brother Joseph Raymond Minton; and a constant companion Harmon K. Puppy Minton. The family will receive friends Monday, December 5th from 7 to 8:30 PM at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A graveside service will be held Friday, January 20, 2006 at 3 PM at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Live Strong, Lance Armstrong Foundation, P.O. Box 130819, Houston, TX, 77219-0819, or donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Duncan, Mellen, and family,

I was so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. It has been a long time since I have seen any of you, but please know I offer my sincere condolences. I lost my mom on September 2, so I know this is a difficult time for all of you.
God Bless,

Deepest regards,

Kay

Posted by: Kay Rowe at December 14, 2005 12:46 PM

Dear Martha, Duncan, John and Mellen,

You have our deepest and sincere sympathy. Marc and I worked together when I was at Bollingbrook and I always had the utmost respect for his commitment and dedication to the students, the school and the greater community. He was generous and kind and always optimistic when facing a challenge.

Marc's memory will shine today, tomorrow and forever in many of our hearts.

Our prayers are with you.

Chuck Boschen

Posted by: Chuck Boschen at December 7, 2005 10:45 AM

Duncan,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this time of loss. If there is anything that you should need do not hesitate to call. My prayers are with you.
Sonya

Posted by: Sonya Pierce at December 5, 2005 07:53 PM

Dear Marc and Family -
I was so sorry to read about your father. Please know that you are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Warmest regards -
Deborah

Posted by: Deborah (Pierce) Arenstein at December 5, 2005 03:22 PM

Dear Martha, Duncan, John and Mellen,
We were saddened to hear of Marc's passing and extend our sympathy to you and the rest of your family. We shared many wonderful memories during our years in Petersburg; at Bollingbrook and at Covenant Church. Know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers.
In love and sympathy, Mary and Bob Curley

Posted by: Mary and Bob Curley at December 5, 2005 12:13 PM

Martha,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. As I
get older, memories of friends like Marc and the
years we were together at Richmond are very special. We will keep you in our prayers.

Ryland Mitchell

Posted by: Ryland Mitchell at December 5, 2005 09:49 AM

My Dear Martha -
I was so sorry to read of your loss. I do think of your and Marc and our younger days often, especially when we travel I-95 South past Fairmont (on our way to Augusta, GA, where Chris and his family live).

When your life is more settled, please give me at call or drop me a note. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Veno Scheil
15392 Abner Church Rd.
Glen Allen VA 23059

Posted by: Barbara Veno Scheil at December 4, 2005 09:18 PM

I am so sorry about Marc; this fall has been a real downer, I just wish you and your family weren't again a part of it. Please know you can call on me at any time for anything.
Love, Dot Gill

Posted by: Martha at December 4, 2005 06:12 PM

Mellen,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I want you to know you and your family are in my prayers.
Anna Bryant(from the OR, JW hospital, 2000)

Posted by: Anna Bryant at December 4, 2005 02:32 PM