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MINTON-CHATWELL STAFF
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Manager
Over 43 years of service
At the Borger, TX location.
Jake is a lifetime resident of Borger and Panhandle. He is a graduate of Borger High School and the Dallas Institute of Funeral Services; he also attended Frank Phillips College in the Business Administration Department. Jake is a charter member of Grace Fellowship church where he has served in various teaching capacities. He is involved in the local community as a member of the Borger Rotary Club where he will be serving as President for the 2010-2011 year. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Borger Chamber of Commerce, also serving as president in the past years. Jake is Vice President for the Borger Camp of Gideon’s International which works to distribute scriptures throughout the world. He has served as Chairman of the Hutchinson County Red Cross and was a member of the Optimist Club when it initiated the youth football program where he coached for 8 years.
Jake left the business for 6 years in 1994 to pursue ministry activities in America’s prison system believing when you change a person’s heart you will change his life. Jake also lived and worked at an orphanage for a year in Mexico helping to start Big Heart Orphanage which continues to change the lives of children today Jake has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for 36 years. He has served as a board member for the Texas Funeral Directors Association and is Past President of the Panhandle Funeral Directors Association. He is the son of the Founders of the business, A.M. and Cleo Minton.
Jake is married to Lea who is also active in the business. They have four children, Jenni Minton, Dennis J. Humble, Heather Hulsey and husband Larry, and Austin Minton. They also have four precious grandchildren, Jordan and Jaya Minton and Addison and Lawson Hulsey.
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Assistant Manager
Over 15 years of service
At the Borger, TX location.
Dana grew up in Dumas, Texas and is a graduate of Dumas High School. He attended the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston Texas graduating in 1995.
Dana is a member of Grace Fellowship Church where he serves as Life Group Leader and Host. He is also a member of Fellowship Riders of Borger, Texas.
Dana is married to Tamyra who teaches in the Borger Schools. They have 2 children, Maecee Porter and Tanner Webb.
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Funeral Director - Consultant
Over 44 years of service
At the Borger, TX location.
Jerry graduated from Borger High in 1958 and the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science. Jerry worked with and for AM Minton starting at the young age of 14 eventually becoming co-owner of the funeral home with Jake Minton. In his career he has served as President of Panhandle Funeral Directors Association and received an award for “Outstanding Funeral Director” 1983-1984. Jerry also recently received an award in Austin for 50 years of funeral service. Jerry is a member of the Adobe Walls Masonic Lodge (Unity Lodge), Lubbock Scottish Rite and the Khiva Shrine Temple. Jerry is also Manager and co-owner of Westlawn Memorial Park. Jerry is married to Linda; they have 4 children and 8 grandchildren.
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Funeral Director
Over 33 years of service
At the Borger, TX location.
Montie is a lifetime resident of Borger, graduating from Borger High School in 1973. He graduated from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in 1976.
He is a member of First Baptist Church and the Borger Noon Lions. Montie is married to Natalie and they have 3 children, Joshua, Lydia, and Noah and three grand-daughters, Scarlett Paige, Abbie Gail, and Kenley Ryann.
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Office Manager
Over 29 years of service
At the Borger, TX location.
Lela is a lifetime resident of Borger and the surrounding areas. She graduated from Borger High School and also graduated from Frank Phillips College with an Associate of Arts Degree in Business Science.
Lela is a member of First Baptist Church and serves our community with our newspaper lamination program.
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Funeral Assistant
Over 13 years of service
At the Borger, TX location.
Mark is a lifetime resident of Borger and has been serving as a funeral assistant with numerous duties for 11 years. Mark is very involved in the community and is a helper to anyone in need. Mark is a member of the Friends of the Library.
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Pre-Arrangement Counselor
Over 9 years of service
At the Borger, TX location.
Lea became a member of the Minton Chatwell family in 2001 when she and Jake married. Lea was born in Borger and raised in the nearby community of Fritch where she graduated in 1974. Lea has her Texas Insurance License and works to help others to plan their services in advance.
Lea is active in her Church, Grace Fellowship and many other Christian and Humanitarian causes. She considers her job—not just a job but her ministry as well.
Lea and Jake have 4 children. Jenni, Dennis, Heather, and Austin. They have 4 grandchildren. Jordan, Jaya, Addie Grace and Lawson.
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