Obituary of Gerald C. "Jerry" Minor

Gerald C. “Jerry” Minor, age 92, went to be with his Lord on February 12^th, 2019. Mr. Minor served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was awarded a trip several years ago from the VFW to Washington, D.C. with others who had served. He also built the greenhouse in the 1970’s at the Governor’s Mansion, that is still functional today. Jerry enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, baseball, traveling, and spending time with his grandchildren and great – grandchildren.

            The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 14^th, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Military Honors beginning at 7:00 p.m. followed by the eulogy given by his son, Alan.  Interment will be private in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.

            He is survived by loving wife of 33 years, Ethel Michaels Minor; children, Gloria (Jon) Lemmons, Marcy (Ken) Magness, Alan (Janell) Minor, and Sarah (Matthew) Carrasquillo; 8 grandchildren; 13 great – grandchildren; brother – in – law, James Belcher; and 1 brother. He was preceded in death by parents; 1^st wife of 43 years, Jean Minor Winstead; and 3 brothers.

Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, obituary line 615-758-8818, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com.