SUFFOLK, VA. -Rev. Timothy James Minor, 54, of Suffolk, VA,
formerly of Coudersport, passed away on Sunday May 27th, 2018. Born on
September 20, 1963 in Coudersport, he was a son of Dr. Rev. David Minor Sr. and
Lorraine A. Moore Minor.
Pastor Tim was a passionate man, this came through in
everything he put his hand to. As a
husband, father, prophet, musician, and friend, he always embodied life lived
authentically transparent. Whether he
was preaching a fiery sermon, revealing the secrets of men’s hearts, leading
worship, or just playing the blues, he served and lived enthusiastically. His deep love for the broken, outcast, and
lost led him across so many hurting people’s paths. His immense compassion and kindness were
known by all. Few will forget his
industrious humor and defining wit, and all will miss how his well-timed and
playful jokes could lighten the tensest of situations. When you were with him, you knew what it must
have been like to have been with and loved by Jesus.
Surviving besides his wife, Leah Minor of Suffolk, and his
mother of Coudersport, Pa., are three children, Rebekah Minor, Timothy James
Minor II, and Emily Robinson; two grandchildren, Emma Miller and Timothy
Lincoln Minor; five siblings, Sharon A. (the Rev. Larry) Richter of Port
Allegany, Karen J. (Timothy) Knapp of Coudersport, David J. (Michelle) Minor,
Jr. of Sarasota, Fla., Judge Stephen P. B. (Marie) Minor of Coudersport, and
the Rev. John J. (Gina) Minor of Coudersport; and many nieces and nephews.
Pastor Tim was predeceased by his father on October 22,
2017.
Funeral services were held in Rock Church International,
Virginia Beach, VA on Thursday, May 31, 2018, with the Rev. Becky Greenstreet,
officiating. Worship was led by Rev.
Landon Spradlin.
A service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, June 2, 2018
at the Gospel Tabernacle Church, Coudersport.
Burial will be in Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport.
Pastor Tim’s family has entrusted local arrangements to the
care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard
Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Pastor Tim,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
