Conrad Lee Minton

Conrad Lee “Connie” Minton, 88, of Orleans, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2026, after a short illness. He was born into a family which now numbers more than 300, on November 22, 1937, in Paoli, Indiana to Noble H. Minton and Roxie L. Dailey Minton, both of whom preceded him in death. Connie was the sixth of thirteen children born to Noble and Roxie. He married Wanda C. Toliver on March 19, 1958, and together they raised three children.

Connie worked in the auto parts business starting at Phillip’s Auto for ‘Ma’ Phillips and for General Auto before opening his own parts store, Mintworth Auto, with his good friend Jim Haworth. He owned and operated Mintworth with Jimmy and their spouses until his retirement in 2007 at the age of 70.

He was a long-time member and Deacon of First Baptist Church in Orleans, IN.

Connie and Wanda enjoyed vacationing in Panama City Beach, FL. They were “Snowbirds”, wintering there after their retirement.

Connie was proud of his Dailey chair and rocker collection made by his mother Roxie’s family in Orange County, Indiana. He took pride in refinishing them and gifting them to his kids, grandkids, and extended family.

Connie will be remembered for his strong work ethic, generous heart, inspiring outlook on life and his commitment to helping others.

Connie is also preceded in death by his:

Wife: Wanda L. Minton on March 20, 2023.

Brothers: Johnny Paul and his wife, Kate, William “Billy" and his wife, Carol, Noble Dale, and Philip and his wife, Wilma, and Kenneth “Kenny” Minton.

Sisters: Nina “Tootsie” Strother and her husband, William “Bill”, and Helen Charles and her husband Robert “Bob”

Brother-In-Laws: John Meehan and Terry Nicholson

Connie is lovingly survived by:

1 Son:

Kelly (Carrie) Minton Orleans, IN

2 Daughters:

Lea Ann (Robert) Goodpaster Orleans, IN

Ladeanna (Jeff) Terrell Montague, TX

5 Sisters:

Nancy (Frank) Tillett Bedford, IN

Donna (Mike) Atchley Paoli, IN

Karen (Larry) Alvey Paoli, IN

Marsha Meehan Paoli, IN

Brenda Nicholson Paoli, IN

Sister-In-Laws:

Patty Minton Paoli, IN

Lynn Longest Mitchell, IN

Brother-In-Law:

Alan Toliver Hopkinsville, KY

8 Grandchildren:

Mandy (Matt) Love, Luke (Elissa Engel) Goodpaster, Dylan Terrell, J. Zack (Keaton Bayley) Terrell, Morgan (David) Dillard, Quintin (Hayli) Craig, Zoe (Chasten) Hamilton, Halle (Cameron) Jeskewich

8 Great-Grandchildren:

Dailey Love, Austen Love, Hunter Love, Falcon Lee Terrell, Maeve Dillard, Haddyn Craig, Callan Craig, Etta Hamilton

Connie is also survived by MANY Nieces, Nephews, and friends, who he loved dearly.

He will be missed.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Dillman Scott Funeral Home. (226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, IN 47454)

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and on Thursday starting at 9 AM, until the time of the Funeral Service.

Cremation was chosen.

Interment to follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Orleans at a later date.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com