Tommy Ray Minshew of Geneva, Alabama passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born in Geneva on December 14, 1935, to Thomas Minshew and Rosevelt Minshew.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Kevin Krist officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Ray grew up in Geneva helping his mother operate a small grocery store. In 1955, he graduated from Geneva High School. He then attended and graduated from the Massey Draughon Business College in Montgomery.
He returned to Geneva to marry his high school sweetheart, Rebecca Hatcher. Freshly married, he began his working journey, which included The American Bank, Geneva County Budget Clerk, Fleming Foods, and Reliable Metal Products.
Ray was a kind, compassionate, and devoted man. He had many joys in life, most notably, Alabama football, Alabama softball, and going after big fish. He greeted everybody he met with a smile and a firm handshake. He was driven to serve his country, state, and county through the Army National Guard of the United States and as former Geneva County Commissioner. He retired from the Army National Guard of the United States as Sergeant First Class. He never lacked in his dedication to his church and was grounded by his faith.
For Ray, family always came first. He was a loving husband, incredible father, and wonderful grandfather. Being an only child, he found immense happiness in having big family gatherings.
He is survived by his wife Rebecca Minshew of 70 years; his three children Mike (Lisa) Minshew, Shea (Wade) Johnson, and Tim (Heather) Minshew; and his six grandchildren Madison Minshew, Tom Minshew, Claudia Johnson, Sofie Johnson, Kiley Minshew, and Hatcher Minshew.
The love Ray has instilled in our lives over the many years will remain in our hearts forever.
The family wants to extend a gracious thank you to SouthernCare Hospice for their expertise and care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to SouthernCare Hospice.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.net
