The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 10, 2022, at American Legion Post 191, 142 GA Highway 153, Ellaville, Georgia. Burial will follow at Staley Memorial Gardens, corner of Mayo Street and Southerfield Road, Americus, Georgia.
Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
Donald “Duck” Anthony Minter, Sr. was born on December 31, 1964, in Americus, Georgia to the late Johnny B. Thomas Sr. and Ethelene Edge. He departed his earthly life on August 31, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
He attended the Schley County (Ellaville, GA) and Marion County School Systems (Buena Vista, GA). He was a resident of Atlanta, GA for 25+ years. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. During his adult years, Donald had multiple manufacturing jobs, and he was a skilled carpenter/mechanic by trade. He was a people person and he never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his father – Johnny B. Thomas Sr, Grandparents- Emma Gene and Orbie Minter, one aunt – Mary Ellen Sims, and two brothers – Johnny Thomas, Jr. and Daron Thomas.
He leaves to cherish his memories a significant other- Ms. Sabrina Scandrett, his mother – Ms. Ethelene Edge (Ellaville, GA), his son – Donald Anthony Minter Jr. (Ellaville, GA), his siblings - Gregory Minter (Stacey) (Buckeye, Arizona), Janet Minter King (Malcolm) (Americus, GA), Eric Minter (Clearwater, FL), Marilyn Mallard (Oglethorpe, GA), Gregory Williams, Michael Manns, Sr., Derrick Thomas, Jasmine Evans, (all of Americus, GA) and Terrell Harris (Ellaville, GA). Grandchildren- Kemyvin Blackshear, Aliyah Washington, Donovan Minter, Jordan Minter, Kendra Minter and Dash Minter. Step-sons – Cinwon Whitehead, Michael and Dovares Roberts. Adopted kids Jennifer Sutton, Shakena Mann, Tanisha Mann, Tiffany Sutton and Charvis Mann, Four Aunts- Dorothy Laster, Arbie Gordon (Richard), Diane Minter and Cara Stewart (Charlie), Three Uncles- John Minter Sr. (Brenda), Rudolph Minter (Annie) and James Minter (Brenda). A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Two very devoted cousins, Mr. Keith Gordon and Mr. William “Bill” Perry – both of Atlanta, Georgia.