Edward Minor Obituary Edward C. Minor Courtland － Edward Colquitt "Ted" Minor, 72, formerly of Courtland, VA, passed away May 22, 2015 at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN. Ted was born in Baltimore, MD, had a bachelor's degree in Economics from Western Maryland College, and a law degree from Boston University School of Law. He practiced law at firms in Baltimore, MD, and Savannah, GA, and in the U.S. Army J.A.G. Corps. While in the army, he was awarded a Bronze Star and an Army Commendation Medal. He eventually settled in Franklin/Southampton County, VA, where he worked as associate and general counsel at Union Camp Corporation. In Georgia and Virginia, he was active in the community, serving on several organizations' boards. He was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Franklin,VA, St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Courtland, VA, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Duluth, MN. He moved to Duluth in 2012 to be near family. Ted loved sailing and canoeing, growing orchids, and birdwatching. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Ted was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife Joan. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth, son-in-law Jay, grandson Ben, sister Alice, brother Bill and many nieces and nephews. Ted's family deeply appreciates the wonderful care he received from the staff of Home Instead, Westwood Assisted Living, Westwood Terrace, Lighthouse of Superior, and Benedictine Health Center. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Courtland, VA on Monday, June 8 at 1 PM with the Rev. James W. Browder, III and the Rev. Ben R. Duffey officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Courtland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota, 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55439. 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"Ted" Minor was held on 8 June 2015 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Courtland, Virginia. The Rev. James W. Browder, III and the Rev. Ben R. Duffey officiated. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland. ## The Edited Obituary Edward C. Minor Courtland Edward Colquitt "Ted" Minor, 72, formerly of Courtland, VA, passed away 22 May 2015 at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN. Ted was born in Baltimore, MD, had a bachelor's degree in Economics from Western Maryland College, and a law degree from Boston University School of Law. He practiced law at firms in Baltimore, MD, and Savannah, GA, and in the U.S. Army J.A.G. Corps. While in the army, he was awarded a Bronze Star and an Army Commendation Medal. He eventually settled in Franklin/Southampton County, VA, where he worked as associate and general counsel at Union Camp Corporation. In Georgia and Virginia, he was active in the community, serving on several organizations' boards. He was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Franklin, VA, St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Courtland, VA, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Duluth, MN. He moved to Duluth in 2012 to be near family. Ted loved sailing and canoeing, growing orchids, and birdwatching. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Ted was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife Joan. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth, son-in-law Jay, grandson Ben, sister Alice, brother Bill and many nieces and nephews. Ted's family deeply appreciates the wonderful care he received from the staff of Home Instead, Westwood Assisted Living, Westwood Terrace, Lighthouse of Superior, and Benedictine Health Center. A memorial service was held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Courtland, VA on 8 June 2015 at 1 PM with the Rev. James W. Browder, III and the Rev. Ben R. Duffey officiating. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery, Courtland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota, 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55439. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin has charge of arrangements. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Edward C. Ted Minor | |---------|----------------------------------------| | Age | 72 years | | Birth ; Baltimore, MD | | Death | 22 May 2015; Duluth, MN | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------------| | Edward C. Ted Minor | Decedent | Courtland, VA | | Joan | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Elizabeth | Child | -- | | Jay | Child-in-law | -- | | Ben | Grandchild | -- | | Alice | Sibling | -- | | Bill | Sibling | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Ted had a bachelor's degree in Economics from Western Maryland College and a law degree from Boston University School of Law. 2. He practiced law at firms in Baltimore, MD, and Savannah, GA, and in the U.S. Army J.A.G. Corps, where he was awarded a Bronze Star and an Army Commendation Medal. 3. He eventually settled in Franklin/Southampton County, VA, where he worked as associate and general counsel at Union Camp Corporation. 4. In Georgia and Virginia, he was active in the community, serving on several organizations' boards. 5. He was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Franklin, VA, St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Courtland, VA, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Duluth, MN. 6. He moved to Duluth in 2012 to be near family. 7. Ted loved sailing and canoeing, growing orchids, and birdwatching.