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- [S77] Rawlings Funeral Home Records 1911-1995, Larry D. Fox, (Smoky Mountain Historical Society), 7 Oct 1987.
Iva Kate Clabo Baker obituary
- [S73] Rawlings Funeral Home, Book 2, 21 Sep 1961.
Andy Clabo obituary
- [S74] Atchley Funeral Home Records, Volume IV, 1987-1999, Larry D. Fox, (Smoky Mountain Historical Society), 14 Apr 1927.
Henry Charles Minton obituary
- [S73] Rawlings Funeral Home, Book 2, 20 Jun 1981.
Miranda Susan Minton obituary
- [S112] Census, 1940.
Name Walter L Minton
Event Type Census
Event Date 1940
Event Place Civil District 16, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Sex Male
Age 16
Marital Status Single
Race (Original) White
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Son
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Birthplace Tennessee
Birth Year (Estimated) 1924
Last Place of Residence Same House
Household
Role
Sex
Age
Birthplace
Miranda S Minton Head F 38 Tennessee
Stella Mae Minton Daughter F 18 Tennessee
Walter L Minton Son M 16 Tennessee
Charles Minton Son M 13 Kentucky
Evelyn Ruth Minton Daughter F 9 Kentucky
Mary Ann Minton Granddaughter F 1 Tennessee
- [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 3 Nov 2012.
Walter Lee Minton
February 09, 1924 - November 03, 2012
Birthplace: Union Co., TN
Resided In: Sevierville, TN USA
Visitation: November 07, 2012
Service: November 07, 2012
Cemetery: Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge
Walter Minton, age 88, of Sevierville, went to his heavenly home to be with his wife of 62 years, Inez, on Saturday, November 3, 2012. He was of the Baptist faith and attended New Era Baptist church. During his early years, Mr. Minton worked with the CCC’s in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and also helped to construct both Douglas Dam and Cherokee Dam for TVA. He served in the 36th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during World War II in South Africa and Italy, and was awarded both the Silver Star and Bronze Star. He was a charter member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 94, and actively served for more than 35 years during which he was selected as State Commander. Mr. Minton was a VAVS Representative and a strong advocate and supporter of veteran’s rights, and spent his life fighting for the rights and benefits of all veterans. He retired from ALCOA where he was a member of the 25 Year Club.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Miranda and Neal Minton, and siblings, Stella Smith, Charles Minton, and Evelyn Hayes.
He is survived by his children, Phyllis Ledbetter and husband Don, and Paul Minton; grandchildren, Jimmy Maples and wife Christy, Sandie Longmire and husband Clay, Janet Maples, Edward Ledbetter and wife Whitney, David Minton, and Leah Stalcup; great-grandchildren, Bryson, Olivia, and Wyatt Maples, Chelsie and Dylan Longmire, Jessica Gibson and husband Devin, Tabitha and Gabriella Williamson, and Conner and Ethan Ledbetter; great-great grandchildren, Selena Harmon, Emmah Cody, and one on the way; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Kenneth and Brenda Veach, and Clarence Webb.
Funeral service 7 PM Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Dewayne White officiating. Interment 11AM Thursday in Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5–7 PM Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville.
(www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
name: Maranda Myers
also known as:
suffix:
event: Marriage
event date: 11 Apr 1921
event place: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
gender: Female
spouse: Neal Minton
spouse's also known as:
spouse's prefix:
spouse's suffix:
page: 200
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