Robert Octavius "Bobby" Minter, Jr.

1926 - 2024  (97 years)

• Name	Robert Octavius "Bobby" Minter
  Suffix	Jr.
  Nickname	Bobby
  Birth	20 Dec 1926	Virginia, USA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  _UID	BB92E10D4D334FD5B4CC62BE5B1AA213A9DC
  Death	8 Jan 2024	Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA   [2]
  Notes	Published online in the Island Free Press on 11 January 2024: KITTY HAWK — Robert Octavius Minter, Jr. of Kitty Hawk, NC passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at 97 years of age. Known to his family and friends as Bobby, Robert was a native of Martinsville, Virginia. He graduated early from Martinsville High School in 1943, at age 15. Being too young to be accepted at Annapolis, he completed a Naval Academy Preparatory Course at Severn School and earned an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in the class of 1949. While attending the Academy, Robert was a member of the varsity golf team. Upon graduation, he remained at Annapolis temporarily as an instructor in the Department of Seamanship and Navigation. Prior to his assignment in the fleet, he married the love of his life, Catherine Ann Goode on June 6, 1949. Robert served in the United States Navy until 1954, promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Senior Grade. He was a veteran of the Korean War, participating in the Incheon Invasion. Upon completion of the war, he transitioned to the Naval Reserve. Following his service, Robert and Ann moved back to Martinsville to raise their family. Robert joined Martinsville Novelty Corporation, where he spent the next 40 years of his professional life. During that time, he served as Secretary, First Vice-President, and President of the corporation. In addition, Robert was on the Mayor’s Commission on Human Values and a Chairman of the local Red Cross Chapter. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Martinsville and also served on their Board. He was a member and director at Chatmoss Country Club, where during his leisure time, he continued to enjoy the game of golf. Upon retirement, Robert and Ann moved to the Outer Banks to be closer to their family. Relocating to the beach gave him the opportunity to fulfill his passions for family, friends, fishing, shelling, and golf. While living in Kitty Hawk, NC, Robert worked part-time at TW’s Bait and Tackle, which he called his dream job, as this introduced him to several of his favorite fishing spots. He and Ann also became members of Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church. Robert is survived by his daughters, Pamela Minter Melson (Butch) of Chesapeake, VA, and Catherine Minter Hammill of Kill Devil Hills, NC, one grandson, Adam Minter Comfort of Harrisonburg, VA, three granddaughters, Emily Comfort Woodburn (Michael) of Washington, DC, Ann Leslie Hammill Hopkins (Christopher) of Raleigh, NC and Catherine Hammill Creef (Justin) of Manns Harbor, NC, two great-grandchildren, Jack Steven Woodburn and Harrington Ann Hopkins. He is also survived by three nephews and their families. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Robert Octavius Minter, Sr. and Isabel Kester Minter, his wife of 67 years, Catherine Ann Goode Minter, his brother, John Kester Minter, and his son-in-law, Martin Leslie Hammill. Robert will be remembered for his honest nature, meticulous manner, gentlemanly ways, and tender heart. A memorial and graveside service will be held in Martinsville, VA at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
  Person ID	I4955	America
  Last Modified	13 Jan 2024

  
  

  Father	Robert Octavius Minter,   b. 16 Jan 1902, Henry County, Virginia, USA d. 31 Dec 1974, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Isabel Amelia KESTER,   b. 3 Dec 1902, Roanoke, Virginia, USA d. 9 Jan 2004, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia, USA (Age 101 years)
  Marriage	31 Dec 1925	Henry County, Virginia, USA   [3]
  Family ID	F411	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Catherine Ann GOODE,   b. 31 Aug 1929, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia, USA d. 8 May 2016, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA (Age 86 years)
  Marriage	8 Jun 1949	Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia, USA   [4]
  	Marriage date given in Robert's obituary is June 6 1949.
  Children	1. Pamela Ann Minter   2. Catherine Goode Minter
  Family ID	F3437	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Jan 2024

  
  

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  Birth - 20 Dec 1926 - Virginia, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S67] 1940 US Federal Census. [S523] Island Free Press, January 2024. [S70] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Ancestry.com, Nov 2014 and later. [S253] Virginia, Marriage Records. 1936 - 2014 at ancestry.com, June 2015 and later.