Cecil Truman Minshew, 88, of Perrin, died on Saturday, October 4, 2008, in a Fort Worth hospice facility. Born on November 24, 1919 in Sweetwater, he was a resident of
Parker County for many years. Minshew joined the National Guard in 1940 as a member of the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery 36th Division. He was captured on Java and spent 3 1/2 years as a prisoner of war in various Japanese prisoner of war camps. Upon returning home, he took a cosmetology course and opened a shop with wife, Helen Minshew. He later earned a teaching degree from the University of North Texas ('66)and taught sixth grade in the Birdville school district for 17 years. His story of his war and POW experiences is in the UNT Oral History Collection.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Helen Minshew of Perrin; children, Cindy Masten of Sanger, Drew Minshew of Grand Prairie, and Anna Sue Nichols of Phenix City Ala.; sisters, Reba Glass and Billie Wooley; brothers, Joe Minshew, Arthur (Buddy) Minshew and C.L. Minshew; and nine grandchildren, Stephen Masten of Lewisville, Cassandra Gaston of Graford, Sgt. William Jersey of Fort Hood, Jeremy Minshew of Arlington, Maigan Jersey of Statesville, N.C., Jacob Minshew of Grand Prairie, Jarred, Joshua and Katelynn Minshew of Perrin; and six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Amma Minshew; sisters, Adel Minshew, Merle Turner Barrientez ; and brother, Hermit Minshew
Funeral services were held on Wednesday October 8, 2008 at Bethesda United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Bergeron officiating. Interment was in Bethesda Cemetery. Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Parker County for many years. Minshew joined the National Guard in 1940 as a member of the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery 36th Division. He was captured on Java and spent 3 1/2 years as a prisoner of war in various Japanese prisoner of war camps. Upon returning home, he took a cosmetology course and opened a shop with wife, Helen Minshew. He later earned a teaching degree from the University of North Texas ('66)and taught sixth grade in the Birdville school district for 17 years. His story of his war and POW experiences is in the UNT Oral History Collection.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Helen Minshew of Perrin; children, Cindy Masten of Sanger, Drew Minshew of Grand Prairie, and Anna Sue Nichols of Phenix City Ala.; sisters, Reba Glass and Billie Wooley; brothers, Joe Minshew, Arthur (Buddy) Minshew and C.L. Minshew; and nine grandchildren, Stephen Masten of Lewisville, Cassandra Gaston of Graford, Sgt. William Jersey of Fort Hood, Jeremy Minshew of Arlington, Maigan Jersey of Statesville, N.C., Jacob Minshew of Grand Prairie, Jarred, Joshua and Katelynn Minshew of Perrin; and six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Amma Minshew; sisters, Adel Minshew, Merle Turner Barrientez ; and brother, Hermit Minshew
Funeral services were held on Wednesday October 8, 2008 at Bethesda United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Bergeron officiating. Interment was in Bethesda Cemetery. Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Cecil Truman Minshew, 88, of Perrin, died on Saturday, October 4, 2008, in a Fort Worth hospice facility. Born on November 24, 1919 in Sweetwater, he was a resident of
Parker County for many years. Minshew joined the National Guard in 1940 as a member of the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery 36th Division. He was captured on Java and spent 3 1/2 years as a prisoner of war in various Japanese prisoner of war camps. Upon returning home, he took a cosmetology course and opened a shop with wife, Helen Minshew. He later earned a teaching degree from the University of North Texas ('66)and taught sixth grade in the Birdville school district for 17 years. His story of his war and POW experiences is in the UNT Oral History Collection.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Helen Minshew of Perrin; children, Cindy Masten of Sanger, Drew Minshew of Grand Prairie, and Anna Sue Nichols of Phenix City Ala.; sisters, Reba Glass and Billie Wooley; brothers, Joe Minshew, Arthur (Buddy) Minshew and C.L. Minshew; and nine grandchildren, Stephen Masten of Lewisville, Cassandra Gaston of Graford, Sgt. William Jersey of Fort Hood, Jeremy Minshew of Arlington, Maigan Jersey of Statesville, N.C., Jacob Minshew of Grand Prairie, Jarred, Joshua and Katelynn Minshew of Perrin; and six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Amma Minshew; sisters, Adel Minshew, Merle Turner Barrientez ; and brother, Hermit Minshew
Funeral services were held on Wednesday October 8, 2008 at Bethesda United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Bergeron officiating. Interment was in Bethesda Cemetery. Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Parker County for many years. Minshew joined the National Guard in 1940 as a member of the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery 36th Division. He was captured on Java and spent 3 1/2 years as a prisoner of war in various Japanese prisoner of war camps. Upon returning home, he took a cosmetology course and opened a shop with wife, Helen Minshew. He later earned a teaching degree from the University of North Texas ('66)and taught sixth grade in the Birdville school district for 17 years. His story of his war and POW experiences is in the UNT Oral History Collection.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Helen Minshew of Perrin; children, Cindy Masten of Sanger, Drew Minshew of Grand Prairie, and Anna Sue Nichols of Phenix City Ala.; sisters, Reba Glass and Billie Wooley; brothers, Joe Minshew, Arthur (Buddy) Minshew and C.L. Minshew; and nine grandchildren, Stephen Masten of Lewisville, Cassandra Gaston of Graford, Sgt. William Jersey of Fort Hood, Jeremy Minshew of Arlington, Maigan Jersey of Statesville, N.C., Jacob Minshew of Grand Prairie, Jarred, Joshua and Katelynn Minshew of Perrin; and six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Amma Minshew; sisters, Adel Minshew, Merle Turner Barrientez ; and brother, Hermit Minshew
Funeral services were held on Wednesday October 8, 2008 at Bethesda United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Bergeron officiating. Interment was in Bethesda Cemetery. Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
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