Wilford L. "Tinker" Minigh, 64 - Auburn

(07/02/2011)
Wilford L. "Tinker" Minigh age 64 of Auburn, West Virginia, departed this life at 8:56 p.m. Friday July 1, 2011 at the United Hospital Center, Clarksburg following a brief illness.

He was born on January 28, 1947 in Gilmer County, a son of the late Paul W. and Margaret Moss Minigh.

Wilford was a retired pipefitter from Stuart McMunn and member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #152. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching football.

Surviving are 3 sons, David Minigh and wife Jennifer of Beckley WV, Paul Minigh and wife Stacey of Huntington WV, Mark Minigh and wife Sara of Staunton VA; 4 grandchildren, Julia Minigh of Beckley, Ryan and Reagan of Huntington, and Jonah of Staunton.

Also surviving are 4 sisters, June Perrin of Burnsville WV, Pam Minigh of Weston WV, Paulette Beall and husband Peter of Weston, Annette Intihar and husband Bobby of Mentor OH; 6 brothers, Leonard Minigh and companion Jean of Jane Lew WV, Roger Minigh and wife Debbie of Glenville WV, Paul Minigh and wife Pam of Glenville, Marvin Minigh and wife Roberta of Cedarville WV, Robert Minigh and wife Rebecca of Glenville, and Patrick Minigh of Glenville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday July 6, 2011 at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc., Glenville with Pastor Dwight Goff officiating. Burial will follow in the Moss Cemetery (Little Bull Run) Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.

Ellyson Mortuary Inc. is assisting the family of Wilford L. "Tinker" Minigh with arrangements.