Dean Arthur Minton, Jr., a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, July 6, 2012. He was born on February 3, 1955, in Phoenix, to Dean and Mildred Minton. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Kathleen, and their children Crystal, John, Jennifer, and Derrick. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, two sisters, mother, daughter-in-law, and two son-in-laws. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, he went home to God while surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012, 9:00 AM at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel. Graveside services will follow at St. Francis Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of the Valley.