David Lee Minix, age 78, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, with his three loving children by his side at Divine Living Center of Leslie.
Born on December 3, 1946, in Salyersville, Kentucky, David was the son of Edwin and Earnestine (Salyer) Minix. He graduated from Stockbridge High School and spent his life in the Stockbridge community. Throughout his career, he took pride in his work, holding several jobs before medically retiring from Federal Screw Works in Chelsea, Michigan, following a traumatic brain injury that changed his life forever.
David shared 52 years of marriage with the love of his life, Leotta Mae Ramsey, who tirelessly cared for him until her passing in 2022. Their devotion to one another remains a lasting example of love, loyalty, and strength.
He is survived by his three children: Lisa (Troy) Wester, Andrea Minix Aiken, and Chad (Christy) Minix; his two sisters: Carolyn Myer and Donna (Tom) Sussex; and his six cherished grandchildren: Abigail Wester, Alivia Wester, Ally Minix, Riley Aiken, Travis Aiken, and Zac Minix; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; sister-in-law, Ila Minix; David was preceded in death by his wife, Leotta; his parents; his brother, Paul Minix; his sisters, Elizabeth (Clifford) Gerber and Sharon Minix; and his brother-in-law, Jim Myer.
Known affectionately as “Ole Dave,” he had a warm personality, a huge smile, and loved being the center of attention. He cherished life’s simple joys—peanut butter and jelly, donuts (really, anything sweet and baked), hunting, fishing, collecting pocket knives, and talking with anyone who would listen.
After his beloved wife, Leotta, passed, his children created long-lasting memories with David, taking him on several adventures—shopping at his favorite Goodwill in Mason, visiting Paw Paw for blueberries and Saugatuck for the best fish dinners with his grandchildren, fishing in cousin Mike’s stream, listening to Chad’s dogs “make music” on hunting trips, and spending weekends at home with family, to name just a few.
In his final days, David resided at Divine Living Center of Leslie, where he received compassionate and thoughtful care. His family is deeply grateful to the staff and Divine Hospice for their kindness, love, and support.
The family will receive friends at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 4–8 p.m. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to Divine Living Center of Leslie in memory of David, to be shared among the staff who cared for him with compassion and dedication every day.
