Mr Robert Collier Minnick

Mr. Robert Collier Minnick, age 67, of Newport passed away Tuesday morning, December 13, 2022 at his home. Bobby was born and raised in Newport, TN. After spending 4 years in the US Air Force, he went into the corporate world and lived/worked all over the United States. He spent almost 25 years planning to retire to Newport. Bobby and Mary Jane loved living in Newport, where he happily spent the rest of his life. Following his retirement, he devoted most of his time to wildlife photography. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2020. He was a faithful member of Episcopal Church of the Annunciation for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Hagan Minnick and Josephine Minnick Foust and step-father Don Foust. He was proud to be the great-grandson of the late Dr. John William Ruble who was the last horse riding physician in Del Rio. Survivors include his wife Mary Jane Lehto Minnick of the home; children Ashley (Cody) Straub, Mary Josephine Minnick, Robert C. Minnick, Barry Bowers and Leah (Rick) Barbour; 2 grandchildren; sisters Julie Keener and Salli (Mike) Livingston; brother Johnny (Wanda) Minnick; niece Karen ( Patrick) Trentham; nephews Andrew (Melissa) Livingston and Patrick (Crystal) Keener. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Episcopal Church of the Annunciation with Father David Garrett and Father James Sharp officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Saturday at the church prior to the service. The interment service will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the ALS Foundation or to the charity of your choice. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Costner-Maloy & Brown Funeral Home.Read Obituary