Byrd Henry Minter

1930 - 2013  (82 years)

• Name	Byrd Henry Minter
  Birth	6 Oct 1930	Missouri, USA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  _UID	A95EA27E67A145E8B1ABFD3EF39E72C8BE98
  Death	27 Jan 2013	USA   [1]
  Burial	Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA   [1]
  Notes	From findagrave.com, Nov 2015: Inscription: Senior Master Sergeant U.S. Air Force Note: Interred October 23, 2013, Plot: Columbarium 7 X-7-2 Obituary from http://www.johnsonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com: Byrd Henry Minter, owner of Dunrovin Boarding Kennels and Miniature Horse Farm in Spotsylvania County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2013, at his home. Byrd was born October 6, 1930, in Lodge, MO. to Henry Clay and Sarah E. Minter. In 1948, Byrd joined the Navy, serving in Washington, DC. He met and married Gail S. Newcomb, who was also in the Navy. After several years, he transferred to the Air Force where he proudly served his country until his retirement in 1972. After traveling throughout the world for 18 years, Byrd and Gail settled in Spotsylvania County and opened Dunrovin Boarding Kennels and Miniature Horse Farm, which they operated together for 35 years. Although Byrd suffered from Alzheimer's Disease, he never lost his sense of humor, or his love of family, horses, or the many pets he cared for over the years. Byrd was preceded in death by Gail, his beloved wife of 56 years, three sisters and two brothers. Byrd is survived by one brother, Joe Minter of Missouri; four children: Karen Vollten and her husband, Larry; Sylvia Rouse and her husband, Gary; Danny Minter and his wife, Debbie; and Ralph Minter; seven grandchildren: Nick and Mark Vollten, Erik and Katrina Rouse, Chris, Heather and Spencer Minter; long-time friend and adopted family member, Judy Reid; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fredericksburg SPCA or the Alzheimer's Assoc., 2217 Princess Anne St. Suite 106-F1, Fbg., VA 22401. Online guestbook available at johnsoncares.com. - See more at: http://www.johnsonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com/obituary/Byrd-Henry-Minter/Spotsylvania-VA/1171697#sthash.u495e1wY.dpuf
  Person ID	I7638	America
  Last Modified	17 Dec 2025

  
  

  Father	Henry Clay Minter,   b. 30 Oct 1883, Lodge, Bollinger County, Missouri, USA d. 14 Mar 1954, Wood River, Madison County, Illinois, USA (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Sarah Elizabeth HILL,   b. 8 Dec 1907, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA d. 3 Jan 1937, South East Missouri Hospital, Cape, Girardeau, Missouri, USA (Age 29 years)
  Marriage	25 Aug 1920	Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas, USA   [2]
  Family ID	F2968	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Abigail Somerby NEWCOMB,   b. 21 Aug 1933, USA d. 7 Jan 2009, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA (Age 75 years)
  Children	1. Ralph Minter   2. Karen Lynn Minter   3. Sylvia Gay Minter   4. Danny B Minter
  Family ID	F2972	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	23 Nov 2015

  
  

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  [S66] findagrave.com, November 2014 and later. [S291] Ray-Compton Family tree at ancestry.com, November 2015.