Minnick, Jackie Wayne

Jackie Wayne Minnick, Sr., 69, of Christiansburg, passed away December 9, 2006 at his home.

Mr. Minnick was preceded in death by his father and mother, Walter and Arlie Minnick; brother, Donald (Buck) Minnick; and sister, Shelby Thompson.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathryn A. Minnick; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Tina Minnick of Pilot, Va.; son, Randolph Minnick of Christiansburg, Va.; daughters, Robin Barker of Christiansburg, Va., Vanessa Minnick of Warm Springs, Va., and Cheryl Minnick and Bobby Pettus of Christiansburg, Va. Also surviving are seven grandsons, Craig, Scotty, Matthew, Michael, Bobby, Daniel, and McCally; special great-grandson and his mother, Austin and Michelle; brother and sister-in-law; Lynwood (Shorty) and Nannie Minnick; sister-in-law, Eloise Minnick; brother-in-law, Kenneth Thompson, brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Ruby Altizer of Jacksonville, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Minnick was well known thru his generosity with wrecker service, flea market and his love of racing.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2006 at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 in the Altizer-Owen’s cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Martin officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 540-382-2612.