Robert W. Minnix, 78, of Macungie, died Nov. 17, 2023, in his home.

He was the husband of the late Donna E. Minnix, who died in 2020.

Born in London, Ky., he was a son of the late Warren and Pauline (Hammack) Minnix.

A graduate of the University of Maryland, he received his degree in economics and was a member of the football team.

A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he was a life insurance agent for New York Life from 1972 until the present.

He was a model train and automobile enthusiast, especially his cherished Corvette.

A musician, he played with Clockwork and Variations.

He was a recreational pilot and a Free and Accepted Mason.

He was an avid Phillies and University of Maryland sports fan.

He and his wife traveled around the world. He enjoyed coaching his son’s baseball teams and especially supporting and watching his children and grandchildren’s games.

His survivors include sons Douglas W. and his wife, Julie K. Minnix, of Macungie, Todd and his wife, Yvette Minnix, of Tempe, Ariz.; and grandchildren Owen, Mason and Divo.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown.

Friends and family may call 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to the Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center at epdsc.net.