JACOB WAYNE MINNICK

Jacob Wayne Minnick, 88, of Richmond, MO and formerly of Hardin, MO died Monday, February 08, 2016 at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, MO.

Wayne was born on April 27, 1927 near Hardin, MO to Joseph Gilbert and Ida Florence (Bowman) Minnick. He married Mary Etta Dye of Knoxville, MO on April 28, 1951. They would have been married 65 years in April. She survives of the home.

Additional survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David W. and Harriet Minnick of Richmond; one daughter, Kathy Ann Smith of Lexington, MO and her fiancé, Mike Pearson of Hardin; one sister, Joan Miller of Carrollton, MO; and four grandchildren, Marie Tyrrell and her fiancé, Jeremy Willbanks, Megan Minnick, Amanda (Minnick) Amdur and her husband, Chris, and Bradley Smith; one great-grandson, Dylan Amdur.

In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Jacob Willbanks.

Wayne was a lifelong farmer. He was a 4-H Wood Working Leader for several years.  He was a member of the M.F.A. advisory board. He was a member of the Hardin Baptist Church and was a Sunday School Director for over 10 years. Wayne lived in the Hardin area most of his life.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Hardin Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in the Wakenda Cemetery north of Hardin. Online condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com