Kenneth Marshall Miniard

Kenneth (Ken) Marshall Miniard was born October 22, 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas and passed away August 24, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by father, Jodie (Joe) R. Miniard and mother Bobbye Jo Miniard Streightoff.

After returning from service in Vietnam where he was awarded two bronze stars, Ken moved back to San Antonio, completed college course work and received his Bachelor Degree from Southwest Texas State College (now Texas State University). Ken devoted most of his life to law enforcement and served as a Special Ranger for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) for more than 28 years.

He was a man of many interests including hunting, fishing, making custom knives and cooking for family as well as chuck wagon/cowboy style for large groups. Ken and wife, Charlotte, volunteered in the International Room at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo for more than 20 years where Ken cooked and served breakfast to the volunteers as well as a midday meal to all the international guests. He was also a member of a “gunfighters” group that performed for special occasions.

Ken loved kids and mentored many including his nephews whose memories include teaching them how to tie shoes, cook, ride a horse, rope, shoot a gun, chew tobacco and spit – all important skills for a cowboy! Family and friends remember him as a great cook, storyteller extraordinaire and an “all around good guy.”

Ken is survived by his wife of 48 years, Charlotte Miniard of Bulverde, Texas; son Mark Miniard of Bulverde, Texas; brother Keith Miniard of Bulverde, Texas; sister Marja Haynes and husband Don of San Antonio, Texas; sister Kayla McAfee of Richardson, Texas; nephews Tom McAfee and family of San Antonio, Texas; Alan McAfee and family of Garland, Texas; Eric McAfee of Richardson, Texas; Matt Miniard and family of Houston, Texas; and Austin Garcia of San Antonio, Texas; sister-in-law Nancy Hunt of San Antonio, Texas; brother-in-law Bobby Hunt and wife Jamie of Comfort, Texas, as well as numerous other family and friends.

Ken’s wishes were to be cremated. A celebration of Ken will be held on October 16, 2021 from 3:00 til 8:00pm at the Texas Ranger Heritage Center, 1618 E. Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. (trhc.org) Bring your favorite beverage and your memories of Ken to share. Have a bowl of chili and reminisce.

The family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Special Ranger Foundation, PO Box 101988, Fort Worth, Texas 76185. Or text “SRF” to 63665 to receive TSCRA Special Ranger Foundation gifting link. The Special Ranger Foundation is solely dedicated to the equipment and training of the Special Rangers.