Donald R. Minton
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Donald R. Minton, 75, of Carbondale, died on January 16, 2011, at his home.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">He was born on July 29, 1935 to Joseph and Martha (Ice) Minton in Thebes.<span style=""> </span> He married Jacqueline Russell in 1968.<span style=""> </span> She survives him.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">He served his country honorably in the United States Army.<span style=""> </span> He worked as a General Manager for Associated Lumber in Southern Illinois and was a former board member of the Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association.<span style=""> </span> He was also a former Rotary club member.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">He is survived by his wife;</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 son, Bryan R. (Bobbie) Minton of Texas;</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 grandson, Shayne Minton of Ava;</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Extended family, Michelle and Randy Clover of Ava.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">He was preceded in death by his parents.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 5:00-7:00PM at Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home, Old Rt. 13 between Carbondale and Murphysboro.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Interment will be at a later date at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">To leave online condolences visit <a href="http://www.crainsonline.com/">www.crainsonline.com</a></span></strong></p>