A TIME TO BE BORN……. “Foreverything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” On the island of New Providence inNassau, proud parents Barbara and WendellMinnis (both deceased), welcomed a bouncing baby boy by the name of AnthonyWendell on June 18th, 1961. Anthony was the fourth child of five siblings andwhile growing up as a young child, he inherited the nicknames “Offie”,”Charmant”and “Minnis” from friends and family.
A TIME TO LEARN, LOVE AND LABOR…….
Anthony received his educationthrough different levels of schooling, finishing at L.W. Young High School. Aftergraduating, he later joined the Royal Bahamas Police Force. He was always ahard worker of many jobs. A few of his jobs included plumbing, construction, doorman/bellmanat the Royal Bahamian and a Public Service Driver (taxi, jitney, and tour bus).As a young adult, Anthony met a gorgeous young lady by the name of Berylin fromthe island of Andros. On November 23rd, 1991, the two were united inholy matrimony by Canon Sebastian S. Campbell C.M., J.P. at All Saints AnglicanChurch. This union produced three beautiful children: Anastacia, Antonio, andAnnalissa.
A TIME TO IMPART…….
Anthony enjoyed many hobbies.He loved watching sports. His favorite teams were the Los Angeles Lakers (Basketball),the Green Bay Packers (Football) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (Baseball). Musicwas also one of his favorite past-times. Anthony could have been found singingand dancing to Old School Reggae, Soca, Junkanoo music, Michael Jackson andsometimes even Whitney Houston. In the past, he was a part of the Junkanoogroup the Fancy Dancers where he happily rushed with his purpleand gold suit. Anthony also loved traveling with his family on vacation. Familytogetherness was extremely important to him. Lastly, Anthony loved spendingtime in the kitchen creating delicious meals for his family. Grilling becameone of his specialties.
A TIME TO DIE……….
After some time Anthony’s health beganto fail. On October 5th, 2023, he quietly slipped away into gloryfrom time to eternity.
LEFT TO CHERISHHIS MEMORIES: DEVOTED & LOVING WIFE OF 31YEARS: BERYLIN MINNIS; CHILDREN: ANASTACIA MINNIS (ATTORNEY-AT-LAW);MARINE SEAMAN ANTONIO MINNIS & ANNALISSA MINNIS SISTERS: Elaine (Danny) Edgecombe, Shivvon(Ricardo) Rolle, Wendy (Wesley) Greene of Jacksonville, Fl., Kim (Franco)Johnson, Deidre (Stephen) Smith. BROTHERS: Dwight(Kendra) Minnis and Clement Minnis of Jacksonville, Fl.; SISTERS-IN-LAW: Arinthia (Alexander) Johnson, Esthermae King, Ushieka (Antonio) Forbes, Cutelle(Patrick) Major; BROTHER-IN-LAW: Philip (Janet) King; AUNTS: Reverend Firstina (Vernal)Martin of Miramar, FL., Michelle Hines of Miami, FL.; UNCLES: Jack Clarke of Ocala, FL., and AlvinClarke; NIECES: ChinaquaRolle-Winder, Minister Nashann Johnson, Odelia Rolle, Natalia Minnis, Xandriaand Zahria Green of Jacksonville, FL., Calesia Minnis ofJacksonville, FL., Elisha Johnson, Lashaun Rolle,Bianca (Sidney) Walkes, Acaydia & Alleynah Major, Philek King, TeannaForbes; NEPHEWS: Arthur Johnson, James Edgecombe, Peter Edgecombe ofMinneapolis, MN., Navado & Devon Minnis, Omar Stubbs, Zyon Green ofJacksonville, FL., Gerrad (Kimeko) Harris-Smith, Philip King II, Devard King,Elvis Rolle, Renaldo King, Patrick Major Jr., Philip King V.; COUSINS: Antoinette& Meredith Clarke, Bonnie Smith-Barnett, Lynden & Laverne Smith, MarvaSands-Curtis, Kim Allen, Tamara, Gina & Marshalee Rolle, Mahalia, McKell& Marcus Martin of Miramar, FL, Tameka Clarke, Carrimae & DeandreaClarke, Lacey Morley, Omeka Curtis, Wilfred Wilson, Dennis & DonavanMartin, Kidda Greenslade, Terrance & Leroy Clarke, Torin & IndiannaFerguson, Sonia Bowe-Adderley, Elsa & Simmone Bowe, Rebecca & JasonHines; GRAND NIECES AND NEPHEWS: ChamiaWinder, Chivario Rolle, Kientra, Caleb, Ajani & Rajon Johnson, JamaiEdgecombe, Mark Cartwright Jr., Joshua Rolle, Sy’Aire Walkes; OTHERRELATIVES AND FRIENDS: Adrian Allen, Lynelle & JaylynSmith, Shaheed Barnette, Dale “Dime” Robinson, Geechee, Diamond, ArnoldBullard, Beverly Bethell & Family, Beverly Green, Leona, Pastor Ivan E.Butler Jr. & Family, Shenae Delancy, Shandira, Shevante, Shanaz &Destiny Allen, Gianni, Ryann & Donisha Martin of Miramar FL., DanielleMoss, Travera Pritchard, Chedorio & Kellan Martin of Miramar, FL, Shaquille& Carlel Rolle, Deniro Curtis, Marco, Terry Delancy (Virgo Car Rental), WilfredWilson Jr., Ashleigh Mackey, Helene Armbrister, Portia Bain-Ferguson, RosalynGibson, Tevin Bethel, Takhalo Moss, Kadari Greenslade, The Bahamas ExperienceFamily, Candice Foster & Family, Faye Pennerman & Family, Patricia Bell& Family, Iris Bonimy & Family, Miriam Forbes & Family ofEleuthera, Lukella Grenham & Family, Antania Rolle-Taylor & Family, PaulettaLunn, Captain Floyd Moxey, Wemsley (Sharon) Smith & Family, Ilean Dixon& Family, the Stuart Family, the McPhee Family, the Bain & Fox Family,The King & Moxey Family, Tashana Wilson & Family, the Stubbs Family, TheDoc’s Pharmacy Family, Ambassador Stan (Samantha) Smith & Staff of TheBahamas Mission to the United Nations, The Royal Bahamas Defense Force, ConsulGeneral Leroy (Ranria) Major and Staff (New York), The Ministry of ForeignAffairs, PMH Staff, Rotary Family, The Big Yard Family of Kemp Road, EDLSAlumni (2015), South Side Medical Clinic, Department of Immigration, TheMahogany Street Community, All Saints Anglican Church Family, and The Kemp RoadCommunity. Other relatives and friends are too numerous to mention. Please acceptour sincere apologies if your name has been inadvertently omitted.
