Warren Douglas Minton

Warren Douglas Minton, 83, passed away surrounded by loved ones at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona on September 18, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Beaver Dam, KY on August 15, 1943, he was the fourth child of Arthur and Edith Minton. He attended grade school in one of the country’s last one-room schoolhouses (Horton School), where his mother was the only teacher until 1958. After receiving an Industrial Arts and Engineering degree from Western Kentucky University, he taught drafting at a local high school, after which he proudly served his country in Vietnam from 1969-1971, serving as a machine gunner on an ACAV in I-Troop, 11th Armored Calvary Regimen (Blackhorse). After being wounded in combat, Warren was awarded the military’s distinguished Purple Heart. After returning to the States, he was employed as a service engineer at Babcock and Wilcox in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. He was later transferred to Lynchburg, VA, where he retired early and opened his own business, developing his passion for photography. In 2018, he and his wife relocated to Scottsdale, AZ where they were able to retire and enjoy the beautiful desert sunsets and warm winters.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Edith Minton, siblings Laura Ellen Decker of Beaver Dam, KY (1959), John Lowell Minton of Louisville KY (2026), and Alice Minton Brooks of Gallatin, TN (2026). He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 24 years, Cindy Ruffa Minton; two children: daughter, Melissa Minton Grey (Nikki) of Lynchburg, Virginia and son (Charles); and son, Brandon Minton (Dana) of Allen Park, Michigan, and children (Loren, Gabriel and Reese); three stepdaughters: Mary Catherine Hildreth of Krugerville, Texas and children (Jaden, Josiah and Jace Garrett); Ashley Hildreth (Ivan Garcia) of Aubrey, Texas (Sidney, Eden and Nuria Garcia Hildreth); Erin Redick (David) of Morrison, Colorado and children (Law and Clay); several loving nephews and extended family members.

A memorial service with military honors and inurnment will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. A celebration of life will follow.

The family respectfully requests that you consider a contribution in Warren’s memory to your local homeless or disabled Veterans’ charitable organizations. The family also expresses sincere gratitude to Dr. Janelle Donaldson of Honor Health, Banner MD Anderson Oncology, Hospice of the Valley, and the many family and friends who supported his journey over this past year.