He was born on June 9, 1945, in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Warren H. Minnick, Sr. and Evelyn M. Corbin Minnick.
Sonny attended schools in Broadway. He was a member of the Harrisonburg Moose and was a supervisor with Greenwood Inc.
before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, working with old cars and watching sports and NASCAR.
On June 17, 1968, he married the former, Donna Halterman, who preceded him in death on April 20, 2013.
He is survived by a son, Mark A. Minnick and wife, Becki, of McGaheysville; three granddaughters, Brittany, Kaitlyn and Taylor Minnick; eight great-grandchildren, Landon, Skylar, Braelyn, Grayson, Laiken, Elise, Hudson and Lydia; three step-grandchildren; his beloved dog, Dora; three brothers, David Minnick, Gary Minnick and Franklin Minnick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, two sons, Matthew Ray Minnick and Michael Anthony Minnick, preceded him in death.
Honoring his wishes, he will be cremated, the family will celebrate his life privately.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sentara Hospice, 871 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Suite 203, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Lindsey Funeral Homes and Crematory, Harrisonburg, is handling arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.
