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Darrell Wayne Minor

Evansville, IN

February 22, 1957 - July 23, 2020

Darrell Wayne Minor Obituary

Darrell Wayne Minor, 63, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 surrounded by family. Darrell was born at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii on February 22, 1957 to Joseph "J.D." and Paula (Sheets) Minor. Darrell was nicknamed "Bear Cat" by a grandparent as he was a little chubby baby. He then resided in Evansville until his death. Darrell graduated from North High School in 1975. He played tennis there where he received the "N" men's award his senior year, also MVP. Darrell was an Eagle Scout along with his five brothers. He loved to play baseball, basketball, golf and most any kind of sport. Darrell went to ISUE where he also played tennis for 3 years. He delivered flowers for Zeidlers, worked at Indiana Wholesalers, was with ReMax Real Estate, and later managed apartments in Newburgh for the last few years. Darrell was a past member of the Lessing Lodge # 464, the Scottish Rite and the Hadi Shrine. He entertained his family and friends with his quick wit and sense of humor. Darrell is survived by his parents, Paula and J.D.; 5 brothers, Steve (Kim), Jeff (Jeanine), Scott (Denise), Brad (Sherry) and Chad (Nancy); nieces, Stephanie Richie (Jeremy), Mallory Kiesler (Joey), Meagan Minor, Lauren Minor, Sarah King (Chase), Jennifer Ross, Elizabeth Carr (Ryan), Arica Gaines (Ryan), and Alexa Minor; nephews, Craig Minor (Samantha), Adam Minor, and Jack, Charlie and Henry Minor; great nephews, Noah Richie, David and Eddie Kiesler, Cooper King, and Wally Gaines; great nieces, Ruby Gaines and Amelia Minor. Also surviving are uncles, Bob Sheets (Shirley), and Rev. Bill Minor (Willene); and aunt Peg Coleman; cousins, Pam Paul (John), Rev. Bob Sheets (Saundra), Cathy Young (Ron), Cheryl Modlin (Steve), Kevin Coleman (Sonia), Nancy Varga (John), W.D. Minor (Shannon) and James Minor (Melissa). Darrell was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. Edward and Arta Mae Minor and Charles and Marguerite Sheets; a cousin, Sheila McCarty; aunt and uncle, Shirley and Tub Morris; and a uncle, Ted Coleman. A celebration of Darrell's life will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 with Rev. Bessie Adams, Rev. Bill Minor and Rev. Bob Sheets officiating. The family requests that everyone in attendance must wear a mask. A private graveside service will be held on Thursday at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit from 2:00 pm until service time on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Browning Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, 6311 Kratzville Rd., Evansville, IN 47710 or the American Cancer Society, 318 Main St., Suite 219, Evansville, IN 47708. A special thank you to cousin, Pam Paul, for all of her love, care and guidance. Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.

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