John David Minick

John grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas and graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1961. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Texas at Arlington. He married the love of his life Jane Miller on January 28, 1966 at Faith Lutheran Church in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was a long-time member of Faith Lutheran Church, serving in various leadership positions.

John was a master electrician, worked for the City of Grand Prairie as the Chief Electrical Inspector for many years before becoming a Field Representative for the National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association in Washington D.C. for the past 18 years. He was chairman of Code Making Panel 1 for the National Electrical Code for NFPA for 1999, 2002, and 2005. He was a nationally recognized National Electrical Code expert. He was a member of IAEI, NFPA, ICC, North Central Texas Council of Gov’ts, and the IAEI Gold Roadrunner’s Club. He received many awards and recognitions, including the Howieson Award and the George Flach Lifetime Service Award. He retired in 2012.

He enjoyed history, fishing and watching old western movies. His true passion was his family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He attended most of their sports events and was always sending them small care packages and notes of love and encouragement.

John was a very hard working man, building a life and career based on integrity, ethics and faith. John was humble, loyal and caring. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was dedicated to his family and his work.

John is preceded in death by his mother Mary Townsend Minick and father Christopher Minick

He is survived by his wife Jane Minick; children: Mark Minick and his wife Kim, Ashley Minick; grandchildren: Jake Minick, Lauren Minick; sister Irene Tower and 3 nieces.