Harold William Minnick

Harold Charles William Minnick, age 84 of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully and went to meet his Heavenly Father on February 24, 2019. He was born on June 22, 1934 in Blytheville, Arkansas, son of Boyd and Daisy (Sharp) Minnick. Harold married Karla Spurlock on November 8, 1985 and they celebrated 34 years of marriage together.

Harold proudly served for four years in the U.S. Air Force in Korea. Following his service, Harold owned and operated his own trucking business for many years. From a young age, Harold loved the Lord and loved to sing and play the guitar. When growing up, he sang many solos in church. His favorite song to sing was “How Great Thou Art”. After retiring, Harold was very giving of his time and talents and sang at nursing homes, assisted living and Alzheimer’s centers performing a one-hour show four to six times each month. He also sang with Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue in 2004 and with the Chord Busters, a ukulele band organized by senior citizens who visit the Arlington Senior Recreation Center. He also played the banjo. He especially enjoyed singing and recording karaoke gospel hymns and oldies but goodies and recorded over 3,000 songs. Harold’s greatest pride and joy was the time spent with his family, all of whom will miss him dearly.

Harold is survived by his wife, Karla; daughter Leisa Connell and husband Mark, daughter Debra Ninci; grandchildren, Jonathan Connell and wife Kelsey, Samuel Connell, Jessica Ninci and Jennifer Ninci; great-grandchildren Abigail Connell, Lane Connell, and Colt Connell. Harold is preceded in death by his grandson, Benjamin Connell. He is also survived by two stepchildren, Dionne Craker and husband Kelly and Cliff Spurlock and wife Tracy, two step-grandchildren, Crystal Bell and husband Chevy and Kevin Craker, and one step-great granddaughter, Alexis Bell.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 5 from 10:30-11:30am at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 11:30am. Interment will be at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Heart Association.