Roy Cranford Minyard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Roy Minyard, 93, peacefully passed away in his sleep at home in Tulare, CA, Friday, March 19, 2021. Born October 24, 1927, in Oklahoma, the fourth child of Jess and Eula Minyard, the family moved to California when he was six years old. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Doris Richmond Minyard, and siblings Inez Holliman, Gene Minyard, Ray Minyard, and Bob Minyard. Roy is survived by his wife of 15 years Vivian Minyard and brother Don Minyard (Tehachapi). Children: Sharon Van Weerdhuizen (Dan), Gary Minyard (Connie), Janice Minyard, Donna Finley (Ken), Betty Morehead (Jim), and Larry Minyard (Fay) Grandchildren: Jason Morehead (Holly), Amanda Taylor (Tracy Ferreira), Justin Morehead (Emilee), Eric Finley (Mary), Bryn Minyard (Tiffany), Bret Minyard (Britni), Kayla Minyard, Mallory DeHoog (Bruce), Brandon Serafin, and Mikaela Serafin Great Grandchildren: Andrew, Kiersten, Nathaniel, Zachary, Ethan and Heidi Morehead (Jason); Isaac, Warren, Graham, Rex and Julia Morehead (Justin); Evan, Kaydence and Avery Finley (Eric); Brexton Minyard (Bret); Madisyn Wilson (Bryn); Melody Andersen-Smith Perez, Layla Andersen-Smith, Maycie and Seth Taylor and Sadie Ferreira (Amanda); Kylee and Gianna Serafin (Brandon) Also surviving are Linda Castor, Debbie Brantley (Bob), Terry Longan (Bill), Suzanne Braaten (Mark), Kathy Jarvis (Mark), and their 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 2 great great-grandchildren. Roy served in the Army after graduating from Tulare Union High School in 1945. He had a 61-year career in auto parts starting with Green Motor Parts which led to owning his own business, Minyard Auto Parts, for 46 years until he retired in 2013. Roy was a man of respect and integrity with a deep love for all his family and friends. He was a quiet man who loved the mountains and the outdoors and enjoyed talking about his adventures. His standards were high, and he set a great example of kindness and compassion. He led with strength, wisdom, and love. He has left his earthly body but is now in the presence and arms of Jesus. We would like to thank those who made Roy's/Dad's final months much easier: Dr. Miyakawa, Shelly, Tina, Rachel, Sonia and Amanda. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 7, 4:00-7:00 PM at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Avenue, Visalia. A service will be held Thursday, April 8, 10:00 am, at Salser & Dillard. Masks are required. Live streaming of the service will be available via In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations, in memory of Roy, be sent to: Tulare City Historical Museum, 444 West Tulare Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274, Tulare Hospital Foundation, 906 N Cherry Street, Tulare, CA 93274, or your own favorite charity

Roy Cranford Minyard

October 24, 1927 - March 19, 2021