Services for Brody Minton, 17, of Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Friday July 26th, 2024, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Brody passed Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, in a wooded area in the 900 block of North 1150 Road at Clinton Lake.
He was born September 15th, 2006, in Topeka. The son of Jennifer and Thomas Minton. He attended Lawrence High School where he was set to begin his senior year this upcoming August.
Brody had not had the opportunity to achieve his goal of attending University of Kansas to study accounting. He had been accepted in the TRIO and SES Program through the University of Kansas. The program advocated for access to higher education through comprehensive, personalized support services to empower eligible students to achieve academic success, after being nominated by his teacher at LHS for his abilities with mathematics.
Brody worked as a server at Burgers by Bigg’s in Lawrence, a locally owned restaurant.
He is survived by his father Thomas Minton, his mother Jennifer Minton, his brother Colton Minton 18, and his sister Evelyn Minton 16.
A visitation will take place from 6- 8 p.m. Thursday evening July 25th, 2024. Memorial contributions for Brody’s family may be made out to Jennifer Minton.
birdie,
you taught me so many life lessons in such a short time, but the most important lesson i learned, live everyday like it could be your last and always tell your people you love them, i wish we got to have all the time in the world together but i will forever be grateful and i will cherish the short time we got together, i love you forever ever my beautiful boy.
i hope all family heals from this heartbreak!
rest in peace sweet boy, you were destined for great things. i love you forever.
May you have the peace that passes all understanding. It’s hard to lose a child, we know because we too lost a son.
Prayers too u Tom so sorry and your family .
Minton Family,
Brody made a very good first impression on me when we were introduced. I appreciated the fact that he held a conversation, made eye contact, and was respectful. These things are not always easy to do as a young man when you meet the father of the young lady that you are interested in. You made some sweet gestures to Myia that brought her a lot of joy. For example, driving from Lawrence to Topeka just to bring her flowers at work. From what information I received from Myia and from our interactions at my home, you had my respect.
Minton Family and friends, my heart goes out to you all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Brody,
Your life was taken way to soon hun. I enjoyed having you as a rider on my bus. Your smile followed by a good morning then your afternoon good bye. You’ll hold special place close to those that loved you. Sincere condolences to the family and friends.