James E Minchey 78 passed on February 11 2022, James was born on April 14 1943 in Central Tennessee.

James was known as Ed by friends and family. He would be the first guy there to help out a friend from making auto repairs to changing the kitchen sink.

He joined the United States Army with a group of buddies who decided the military wasn't for them at the last minute, Ed went along with his plan and enlisted where he later found the love of his life Maryann while he was at Fort Dix NJ.

Ed and Maryann married on November 5 1962, raising a family of their own.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Maryann of NJ, son Ed Minchey and wife Dona of NJ and daughter Yvonne Kawaykla of Florida, grandchildren Las, Jamee, Daniel, Thomas and many great grandchildren.

Ed is predeceased by his grand daughter Kathryne Minchey, his parents Limon and Evelyn Minchey,

and his siblings Wanda Robinson, Bobby Minchey, Danny L Minchey, Regina Gregory, Floyd Minchey, Sue Gregory and Kathryn Smith.