Jack Mintz, 89, of Andrews passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 in an Andrews care facility. He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War, serving in the United States Navy. Jack worked as a barber for 62 years.

Jack was a member of the Andrews First Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon. Jack and Marie taught the Toddlers Sunday School class for over 50 years.

He was the son of the late Benjamin Henry and Lura Barton Mintz, and the husband of the late Marie Watts Mintz, who died January 5, 2006. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe Mintz.

Surviving are a daughter, Karla Orton and husband, Steve of Murphy; two sons, Steve Mintz and wife, Joan of Andrews, and Mark Mintz and wife, Laurie of Marble; a sister, Kathryn Hunsucker of Andrews; a brother, Bill Mintz and wife, Betty of Andrews; eight grandchildren, Craig Mintz, Melanie Walk, Justin Mintz, Shanna Mustin, Brittany Stiles, Zachary Orton, Rogan Orton, and Jared Orton; and 19 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM Thursday, January 7, 2016 in the Andrews First Baptist Church with Dr. Calvin Bobo and Rev. Craig Mintz officiating. The interment was in Moss Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Andrews VFW Post 7620 and the US Navy Funeral Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Justin Mintz, Zachary, Rogan, and Jared Orton, Matt Mustin, and Michael Stiles.

The family received friends from 1-2:45 Thursday afternoon at the Andrews First Baptist Church prior to the services.

Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.