Paul Minniefield Jr.

Paul Minniefield, Jr., 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Born on September 9, 1937, he was a son of the late Paul, Sr. and Bessie (Charleton) Minniefield. Paul loved music, including Jazz, Big Band, Classical, and Motown. He enjoyed watching football, basketball, and baseball. Paul loved visiting Palm Springs, California to see family and friends. He was a great father and husband, with 63 years of marriage. He was a radio operator for the United States Air Force AF16478569 A/30 RegAF, where he served active duty from September 10, 1954 to February 26, 1958. His best catch phrase was, “KEEP ON LIVIN’!” Love you, Dad! Paul the Patriarch is survived by his sons, Kevin, Tracy, and Barry Minniefield; niece, Rose Moore; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice May Minniefield; daughter, Michelle Caulette Minniefield-McNeal; sons, Derek Eugene Blevins and Paul Brian Minniefield, III; grandson, Tevin Christopher Minniefield; brother, Steven Minniefield; sister, Charlotte DuBose; brother-in-law, James Blevins, sister-in-law, Jackie Anderson; nephew, Jeffrey Blevins; and niece, Karen DuBose-Lee; the Matriarch, Barbara Jean Grady; and father and mother-in-law, Eugene and Claudia Blevins. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society in memory of Paul. For online condolences please visit www.greenlawnmpfh.com