Dewey Minton
July 14, 1922 — August 28, 2007
Age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 10:45 p.m. He was born July 14, 1922 in Irvine, Kentucky, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Mullins) Minton. He served in World War II as a second lieutenant in the 29th Infantry Division of the U.S Army. He fought at Omaha Beach during the Allied invasion of Normandy and also at the Battle of St.-Lo and in the Ardennes campaign. He was awarded the Silver Star, four Bronze Stars, the Presidential Unit Citation, two Croix de Guerre medals, two Purple Hearts and a personal letter of commendation from the government of France.
He married Marjorie Smith on October 8, 1947. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Minton; his son, Michael Minton, granddaughters, Jennifer Kraus and Alissa Williams; great-grandchildren, Anna Williams, Sarah Kraus and Joshua Kraus; and sister, Minnie Forsythe.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. -- until time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 31, 2007, at the Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, with Pastor Johnny Wade Sloan officiating. Condolences may be sent to www.avancefuneralhome.com.
Visitation
10:00 a.m. -- until time of service, Friday, August 31, 2007 at Avance Funeral Home & Crematory
Service
11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 31, 2007, at the Avance Funeral Home & Crematory