Born in Charlotte, he was the son of the late James William Mingus and Alice Reid Mingus. He grew up in the Thomasboro community. Jake was an avid baseball player. His dream was to play for the Yankees, but World War II thwarted those dreams. When he was of age Jake joined the U.S. Merchant Marines and traveled around the world. Jake, also known throughout his life as Theron or TJ, was also fondly remembered as Santa Claus. For 50 years he made celebrating Christmas such a joy for family and friends. Jake spent his working years as an electrician with Southern Electric Service Co., UG Hager Electric, completing his career as owner of Mingus Electric Co. He was an original member of Thomasboro Baptist Church which became Holly Hunter Baptist Church and is currently Mountain Island Community Church.
Mr. Mingus is survived by his daughter, Donna Mingus Simpson (Roger); a granddaughter, Wendy Turner Sims; two great grandchildren, Mary-Parker Sims and Milledge Sims; a sister, Faye Burgess (Robert); and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank his Hospice & Palliative Care Team who were dear to Jake’s heart as well as family members who aided in his care.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service with burial to follow in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the funeral home prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Mountain Island Community Church, 4316 Mt Holly-Huntersville Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 or Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, P.O. Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247.
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