Carlos McMinn

PATTON, Mo. -- Carlos Mardale McMinn, 65, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at his home near Patton, surrounded by his loving family. He died as a result of complications after suffering a stroke that occurred almost a year ago.

He was born Dec. 16, 1956, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Carlos and Elwanda Reagan McMinn. His mother survives.

On June 2, 1979, he was united in marriage to Cathy Lynn Crader, who survives. To their union, six children were born: Jennifer (Eugene) Gura of De Soto, Missouri; Kristin (Jeremy) Owings of Bethel Springs, Tennessee; Derek (Natasha) McMinn of Patton; Ryan (Dorina) McMinn of Festus, Missouri; Jared (Joy) McMinn of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri; and Garrett (Calie) McMinn of Jackson. All were very dear to him. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren who brought much joy to his heart: twins Ethan and Tyler Owings, Amelya Tatar, Jordan Owings, Rhya Gura, Grant Owings, Katyah Gura, Landon Owings, Taylor McMinn, Milana Gura, Jace Owings, Skylar McMinn, Aleyna McMinn, Remy Owings, Griffin McMinn, Vasilee Gura, Holly McMinn, Giana McMinn and Cole McMinn.

Carlos is also survived by four brothers and three sisters, Brent (Lynne) McMinn, Karen (Allen) Raney, Gary McMinn, Andrea (Bob) Hoppman, Rachel (Charles) Mettlen, Daryl (Tara) McMinn and Dwight (Julie) McMinn; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Carlos worked at Procter & Gamble for 10 years and then joined his father in the family printing business, which he was still operating at the time of his stroke. Through the years he loved to play softball and volleyball and play bass guitar at various events and church. He also loved fishing and playing golf.

He will long be remembered for his smiling face and unique personality, his optimism and faith that things will work out because God is in control, and for the assurance that he had hope beyond this life.

Services were held May 14, with Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown, Missouri, handling arrangements.