ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MINCHER, JACK RICHARD 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Tuesday, February 24, 2015

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MINCHER, JACK RICHARD 
November 22, 1922 - February 24, 2015

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Jack Richard Mincher, Lt. Colonel Retired, passed away on the morning of 
February 24, 2015 in Covington, Louisiana at the age of 92. 

Born November 22, 1922, Jack is a native of Long Beach, Mississippi and a long-
standing member if the Covington community. 

He was the beloved husband of Kathryn Burleson Mincher, loving father of Laura 
Mincher Hamlin, Lawrence Gordon Mincher and Thomas Richard Mincher, Son of the 
late Lillie Taylor Mincher and George Albert Mincher, Grandfather of Ashley 
Hamlin, Amanda Hamlin, Katie Hamlin-Pacheco, Joshua Mincher and Kelly Mincher 
Richard. Great-grandfather of Jackson Mincher.

Jack is a World War II veteran and a hero to both country and family. He served 
in both France and Germany, crossing the English Channel with Patton’s Third 
Army. While World War II defined Jack’s life, he defined the lives of three 
children and five grandchildren as a remarkable, loving family man. He will be 
remembered not only as an American hero, but also as a valued member of the 
Long Beach, Mississippi and Covington, Louisiana communities and as a cherished 
family man who dedicated his life to making sure his family was loved and 
provided for.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the graveside service in Biloxi 
National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Ave., Biloxi, Ms on Friday, February 27, 2015 
at 10:00 AM. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation in memory of Mr. Mincher to be 
made to The National WWII Museum New Orleans, 945 Magazine Street New Orleans, 
LA 70130,

WWII
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