Jay "Jaybird" Minton
January 25, 1943 - October 26, 2020
Jay “Jaybird” Minton, 77, of Cobden passed away at 6:04pm, Monday, October 26, 2020 at Union County Hospital. He was born January 25, 1943 in Anna, the son of John Raymond and Geraldine Alice (Lasley) Minton. He married Georgia Gott on July 14, 1964. Jay was an outdoor enthusiast. He was known for supplying folks with cucumbers, tomatoes, and watermelons. He also had a passion for propagating oak trees. Jay loved life, his farm, and most importantly, his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Minton of Cobden; daughter, Sally Ann (Floyd) Cash of Grand Chain; sons, Bradley Jay Minton of McAllen, TX, John Raymond (Duygu) Minton of Augusta, GA; grandchildren, Dustin (Elizabeth) Cash of Cobden, Erika (James) Powell of Grand Chain, Hannah Nicole Cash of Carterville, Ela and Mehmet Minton of August, GA; 7 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Greta Jo Ferguson. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Cobden Cemetery with Pastor Ed Falgout officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and will be accepted at the cemetery.
Jay “Jaybird” Minton, 77, of Cobden passed away at 6:04pm, Monday, October 26, 2020 at Union County Hospital. He was born January 25, 1943 in Anna, the son of John Raymond and Geraldine Alice (Lasley) Minton. He married Georgia... View Obituary & Service Information