Joe C. Minniear

Joe C. Minniear, playfully known as J.C. Dobbs, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on April 28, 1942, in Anderson, IN where he spent the majority of his story-filled childhood before attending Indiana University. After completing his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at IU and serving in Army as a specialist in post-war Korea teaching English, Joe relocated to Southern New Jersey where he started a family and taught English at Rancocas Valley Regional High School for almost thirty years. Joe was a devoted and supportive father and grandfather, often found attending his children's sporting events, coaching in the backyard, bonding over watching sports, or taking fishing and camping trips with each child or as a family. He had a passion for storytelling, captivating his family and friends with his sense of humor. Family trips to Indiana by sons and grandchildren produced many cherished moments, connecting with "Pop Pop" while exploring walking paths and former stomping grounds, being constantly entertained by his stories and antics. He was famous for his generosity at holidays and birthdays. Joe had many talents and hobbies. He had a passion for the arts. He loved to draw, paint, sing, and play guitar. His love for storytelling and writing culminated in authoring a novel. Joe was proud of his Honors English student's achievements, teaching them to the highest scores in the county, while serving him with an abundance of storytelling material. Joe held many unique and mentionable records during his life. When playing basketball during the 7th Grade, he led the area in points scored for his age group. A few years later, Joe proudly ate more White Castle burgers in one sitting than had been witnessed by the local community. Joe's loyalty to the Indiana Hoosiers basketball program was second to none, with countless radio dials from Indiana to New Jersey being worn down to the wires. A lifelong protestor of Murphy's Law, Joe was always the first to let Murphy know exactly how he felt with things went wrong. Joe is preceded in death by his mother Reba, his father Herbert, and his four sisters, Deloris, Alice, June, and Billie. He is survived by his four sons, Sean and his wife Malinda, Paul, Charles, and James, and his four grandchildren, Emily Julia, Matthew, and Sabrina. He will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to know and be influenced by him.....

Joe C. Minniear

April 28, 1942 - May 11, 2023