August 26, 2024

Clarence R. (Sonny) Minks, 83, of Southaven, Mississippi, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 at his residence in Southaven, Mississippi. Mr. Minks was born Aug.27, 1940 in Elk, Missouri, son of the late Noah and Bessie Minks. He took pride in hard work and truly enjoyed it. He loved to work on the farm and on the family cabin. He was also a wonderful storyteller. Sonny loved his family and was especially proud to be called “Pop.”...

Clarence R. (Sonny) Minks, 83, of Southaven, Mississippi, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 at his residence in Southaven, Mississippi.

Mr. Minks was born Aug.27, 1940 in Elk, Missouri, son of the late Noah and Bessie Minks.

He took pride in hard work and truly enjoyed it. He loved to work on the farm and on the family cabin. He was also a wonderful storyteller. Sonny loved his family and was especially proud to be called “Pop.”

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On July 28, 1962, he married Melba Gene Carter Minks. She survives. Also surviving is one son, Alan (Sharon) Minks of Southaven, Mississippi; and two grandsons, Ryan (Amanda) Minks of Southaven, Mississippi and Alex Minks of San Diego, California.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley with Rev. Jim Sanders officiating.

Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com.

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