Joseph Russell Minor Jr., 81 of Fort Pierce FL passed away on August 26, 2023.

Junior was born on December 27, 1941 in Spartanburg, SC, shortly after high school he moved to Fort Pierce FL.

Junior was a jack of all trades. He spent many years as a carpenter, then went on to commercial fishing as that lead him to retirement. Junior loved the water but most of all loved to fish. When he wasn’t fishing or building boats he spent his time being a beloved Grandfather. He looked forward to caring for his chickens daily. Junior was a loving husband, brother, father and a beloved grandfather.

Survivors include his children, Russell (wife Cheryl) Minor, Michelle(husband Jeff) Tinney and Michael Mack; grandchildren, Scott Snowden Jr, Kristin(husband Bryan) Hall, Brittany(husband David) Wuchte, Taylore(husband Justin) Atkinson, Layton(wife Somer) Mack, Natashia Henderson, Austin Welch and Dalton Welch all of Fort Pierce. FL; twelve great -grandchildren, Landon, Breanna, Chandler, Maci, Paisley, Gracey, Bella, Remington, Shane, Skylar, Payton and Memphis; niece, Leslie Lowe

Junior was preceded in death by his wives, Carolyn Minor and Judy Minor; daughter, Candance Minor; grandson, Russell Minor; parents, Joseph Russell Minor Sr. and Connie Lee Rogers Minor;  brothers, Roy and Larry Minor; seven sisters, Alice Grubbs, Ruth Chumbly, Doris Heflin, Beatrice Turner, Nadine Waters, Martha Whitemore and Joyce Weeks.

Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 5000 Dunn Road Fort Pierce, FL 34981 There will be a private memorial held at a later date.