Howard Minor, Sr.

Celebration of Life

Howard

Minor, Sr.

Sunrise October 4, 1940

Sunset November 18, 2014

D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125 Officiant: Rev. Warren Jones, Jr., Pastor, New Salem Baptist Church

Friday, November 28, 2014 Visitation: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m.

Howard Minor, Sr. Howard Minor, Sr. was born on October 4, 1940 to Harrison Minor, Sr. and Sarah Bibbins Minor, in St. Francisville, LA. He was the third of five children. Howard grew up in New Orleans and received his education in the Orleans Parish School System, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School.

Howard met and married Doris Clark and three children were born to that union, Kevin, Howard, Jr. and Michelle Minor.

He worked for many years as a Maintenance Man for Sizeler Realty Company, Inc. Never afraid to try something new, Howard started his own business, opening the Squeeky Kleen Washerette on Dorgenois St. After Hurricane Katrina, Howard returned to New Orleans and decided to retire instead of re-opening the washerette, but he still had the entrepreneur bug‌ and Howard’s Lawn and Maintenance was born.

Howard was a fun-loving person who loved telling jokes and being the life of the party. He was a member and served as Treasurer of the Caliope High Steppers Social & Pleasure Club. He was a great family man who would give his last if he thought you needed it. Each year around Christmas, he would fix up old bicycles and give them away to needy children.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and Harrison Minor, Sr.; his step-mother, Doretha Minor; his wife, Doris Minor; his daughter, Michelle Minor and his son, Howard Minor, Jr. Howard leaves to cherish his fond memories one son, Kevin Minor; 1 grandson, Joshua (Lucy) Minor, Sr.; 1 granddaughter, Kevonda White; 1 great granddaughter, Carlee White; 1 great grandson, Joshua Minor, Jr.; 4 sisters, Edna (Stanley) Brisco, Cynthia Brown, Ray Helen (Willie) Williams and Dedra Day; 8 brothers, Harrison (Bessie) Minor, Jesse Minor, Charles Bibbins, Leon Minor, Michael Minor, Kenneth Minor and Terry (Valerie) Minor; 1 aunt, Velma Minor Bardell and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

Order of Service Musical Prelude ……………………………………. Emanuel Burke Processional ……………………………………… Clergy & Family Mistress of Ceremony ………………………………. Maranda Scott Musical Selection ……… “Amazing Grace” ……… Oliver Howard

The Word of the Lord From the Psalms: Psalm 139:1-10 From the Epistles: Revelation 21:1-5 Solo ……….. “His Eye is on The Sparrow” ………. Oliver Howard

The Prayer of Consolation Hymn of Comfort ……………………………………………………

Expressions ……………………………………………... Joe Garner Caliope High Steppers S&P

Expressions ……………………………………... Almetta Matthews Reading of the Obituary …………………………….. Maranda Scott Solo …………… “Walk Around Heaven” …………. Oliver Howard

A Message of Hope The Reverend Warren Jones, Jr. Parting View …………………………………………………………

Benediction …………………………………. Rev. Warren Jones, Jr. Recessional …………………………………………… I’ll Fly Away

High S

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Our Tribute God Bless You, Brother!

We lost a brother with a heart of gold, How much we miss you can never be told, You shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow your footsteps, we will never go wrong.

We miss you from your bedside chair, Your loving smile and gentle air, Your vacant place no one can fill, We miss you, brother and always will.

You were a brother so very rare, Content in your home and always there, On earth you toiled; In heaven you rest.

God bless you brother; you were one of the best.

Each time we look at your picture, You seem to smile and say, "Don't be sad, but courage take, And love each other for my sake." ~~ Your Sisters and Brothers ~~

Precious Memories

Acive Pallbearers Isam Matthews William Weber Roque Caston Thomas Benjamin

Theophilus Moore Donald Francois Art Russell Roderick Gordon

Alton Chaney Kermit Bradford Michael Brown Larry Valentine

Honorary Pallbearers Harrison Minor, Jr. Michael Minor

Leon Minor Charles Bibbins

Stanley Brisco Kevin Minor

INTERNMENT

ARRANGEMENTS

Saturday, November 29, 2014 * 9:30 a.m.

D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Avenue New Orleans, LA 70125

Providence Memorial Park 8200 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70003

REPAST

DON’S PLACE 2339 SONIAT ST. NEW ORLEANS LA 70115

Acknowledgements The family of the late Howard Minor, Sr. would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the love, support and acts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. We would like to thank the management and staff of Kindred and Canon Hospice for the special care given to our loved one. May God continue to bless you.

Sincerely The Family Program Design: Our Celebrations of Life (504) 453-2186 * ourcelebrationsoflife@gmail.com