Elder Mark C. Minney, 74, of Briery Lick, passed to Glory on Friday, October 13, 2023, at home in Perkins, WV.  

He was born to Elder Rodney and Ora Minney on January 30, 1949, in Grantsville, WV.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Arliss, Joey, Meredith and Connie. 

Mark graduated from Normantown High School in Normantown. He married Marlene Williams on November 23, 1967, in Vermillion, Ohio, where he worked at the Ford Plant for three years. They moved back to WV and owned and operated a gas station for three years. He worked for Eureka Pipeline for 19 years and drove a school bus in Gilmer County for 20 years. He was a faithful pastor of Unity Baptist, Dessie Baptist and Steer Run Baptist Churches for over 40 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was faithful pastor and enjoyed spreading the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was the Editor of the Voice in the Wilderness paper for many years. He was devoted in mission work and helped organize and support churches in the Philippines. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Marlene Minney; three children, Mark II and wife, Kim and stepgranddaughter, Zoie, and Rodney and his wife, Bo, and Mark III; brother, Randy Minney; grandchildren, Hollie Moss, Kayla Minney, Brandi Lane and Samantha Minney; great grandchildren, Paityn, Bailee, Bentley, Taven, Ryleigh, Waylon, Bryder and Wyatt.  

Elder Mark’s visitation will be from 5 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.  

His graveside service will be 11 A.M. Wednesday, October 18th at the Miller Cemetery, Shock with Brother Norman Isenhart officiating.  

Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.  

Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.