Jimmy McMinn, surrounded by his family, quietly passed into Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 90 years old.

Jimmy Scott McMinn was born on August 20, 1935. He was preceded in death by his wife Ida Mae McMinn, his parents Guston “Gus” and Gladys McMinn and brother Robert “Bobby” McMinn.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Shelby Brewer McMinn; daughter, Jimmie Faye McCarty (Jack); stepsons, Dr. Leroy Brewer, Jr. (Sharon) and Frank Brewer (Wendy), all of Starkville.

Jimmy is also survived by his grandchildren, Valerie (Geoffrey) Hawthorne of Youngsville, NC, Rev. Lee (Emily) Brewer of Palmetto, GA, Nathan (Mary Kimbrough) Brewer, of Woodstock, GA, Wesley (Brittney) Brewer, of Mathiston, Rachel (Blake) Jernigan, of Louisville, Marlie (Kendall) Carden of Starkville, and Marshall Brewer of Starkville. He especially enjoyed playing with his 12 great- grandchildren.

Jimmy was born and spent the early part of his childhood in Texas. His family moved to Starkville when he was in elementary school and in 1953 Jimmy graduated from Starkville High School. Upon his graduation he joined the army and was stationed in Italy where he bought a finely made camera, one built to last a lifetime, which he used to capture treasured memories even until recent years.

After serving his country and returning to Starkville, Jimmy worked as a carpenter for 32 years for Mississippi State University in the Physical Plant. He was a member of the Starkville Bass Club, winning many trophies in bass tournaments. Upon his retirement, he was able to spend more time enjoying his favorite hobbies camping, bass fishing, gardening, and going to Gospel singings. Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman who loved John Deere tractors and mowing.

The most important thing in Jimmy’s life was his faith in Jesus Christ. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Starkville where he sang bass in the choir. He was also a faithful member of the Johnston-Bain Sunday School Class at First Baptist.

A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church, Starkville, MS. Visitation will be in the sanctuary from 12:30-2:00 p.m. with the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Pastors participating in the funeral will be Dr. Leroy Brewer, Rev. Lee Brewer, Rev. Clifton Curtis, and Dr. Tom Jenkins. Graveside service will follow at Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to First Baptist Church, 106 E. Lampkin St., Starkville, MS 39759.

You can leave the family a condolence at www. welchfuneralhomes.com.