Willard Minix Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Willard “Duke” Minix, 85, of North Judson, Indiana, passed away on June 17, 2021 at La Porte Hospital surrounded by his children. Willard was born in Lexington, Kentucky on June 12, 1936. On August 13, 1955 he married Marjorie Minix in Salyersville, Kentucky. They were married for 47 years until her death in 2002. He was retired from the Conrail Railroad where he worked as a boom truck driver for over 30 years. Willard loved animals, especially horses and dogs. He also enjoyed playing cards, spending time with family and friends and simply taking drives on the backroads. He is survived by his 3 children, Brenda (Dale) Conley of Knox, IN; Gellis Minix of North Judson, IN; Willard (Amanda) Minix of La Porte, IN. Daughter-in-law Laura Minix of Knox, IN; Son-in laws Alan Johnson of Plymouth, IN and Bill May of North Judson, IN. 14 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. 5 sisters and 3 brothers Sandra Roller, G.W. (Martha) Minix, Mattaline (Dave Hunnicutt) Wilson, Joy (Lowell) Craft, Ruth Ann (Wayne) Tallent, Grover Minix, Ruby Newton, and Willis (Mary) Minix. As well as several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Minix; parents Grover Sr and Hazel Minix; sister Faye Ledford; brother Dillard Minix; sister Rosella Minix; daughter Linda May; son Wade Minix and daughters Carla Johnson and Diane Wright. Visitation will be held at O’Donnell Funeral Home at 302 Lane St, North Judson, IN on June 22, 2021 at 10:00 am. Service to immediately follow at 12:00 pm with Rev. Alvin Hoss Allen officiating.

Willard Minix

June 12, 1936 - June 17, 2021