James Anthony Minnick Sr.

July 7, 1951 - March 11, 2022

James Anthony Minnick, Sr., 70, of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. A private family viewing was held. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held on April 2, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The Fraternal Order of Eagle’s, 9500 Wamplers Lake Rd., Brooklyn, MI. He was born on July 7, 1951, in Convoy, Ohio to Walter and Maxine (High) Minnick. Jim married the love of his life, Barbara Smith, on February 23,1975 in Clarklake, Michigan. He will be remembered as the irreplaceable patriarch of his family. Jim was a proud member of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Jim retired from the United States Postal Service after 14 years of service. Jim was in the Honor Guard for the Brooklyn American Legion Post #315 for many years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, serving many Sunday breakfasts. He truly enjoyed serving his community through these organizations, he was honored to carry the flag in parades in Brooklyn, Napoleon, and Cement City. If he couldn’t be on the golf course, he would be found reading his daily newspaper or a good book. Jim will be missed by his wife, Barbara; his children, James Minnick Jr, Shawn (Wanda) Minnick and Tonia (Jeff) Gibson; brothers, Jerry (Suzanne Sigg) Minnick, and Glen (Patty) Minnick of Arizona; grandchildren Tyler (Kiesha) Minnick, Marlayna Minnick, Karissa, Jeffrey, and Gracie Gibson; great grandchildren Macie and Haylee Minnick; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Lee, and brothers Tony and Dean. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please leave a message of comfort for Jim’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.