COMMERCE – Dr. Benjamin Tillman Minish, 83, died Sunday, October 19, 2014, at his residence, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
He was the son of the late Bennett Tillman (BT) Minish and Geraldine Hix Minish. He grew up in Madison County, attended the University of Georgia, and completed a degree in dentistry at Emory University. He practiced dentistry in Commerce for 36 years. After his retirement, he operated a cattle and poultry farm in Madison and Jackson counties.
Ben was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed staying up to date with new technology and the latest electronic gadgets, going to country music concerts, and spending time with his family and friends.
He was a member of Erastus Christian Church in Madison County and enjoyed sharing Pastor Steve’s “joke of the week” with his family.
Mr. Minish was preceded in death by a grandson, Justin Fitzpatrick.
Survivors include one sister, Bendine Minish Parham Hoechst, Athens; three sons, Tracy Minish and wife, Sherry, Houston, Texas, Kim Minish, Atlanta, and Kelly Minish, Watkinsville; two daughters, Diana Whitlock, Commerce, and Deatrice Fountain and husband, James, Moultrie; eight grandchildren, Blake Fitzpatrick, Ashley Fitzpatrick, Tyler Minish, Carson Minish, Chase Minish, Jim Fountain, Anna Fleetwood and Jessica Minish; 10 great-grandchildren; and a special family friend, Linda Cape, Gillsville.
Funeral services will be held Thursday October 23, at 11 a.m., at Erastus Christian Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce.
Memorial donations may be made to Erastus Christian Church or the American Cancer Society.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, has been entrusted with arrangements.