Mr. Alan Minor, age 63, passed away on January 14, 2024.

Alan “Fruity” Minor was born July 18,1960 in Cleveland, OH to the late Jessie Minor and Annie McNair. Alan attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from John Adams High School in 1977. Alan spent his entire career doing what he loved to do best, which was cooking. His career started Downtown in the cafeteria of the historic May Company Building. In August of 1997 he met his long-time employer Mike Moyer where he was the kitchen manager of Alvie’s Gateway Grill, Mike, and Dee’s Diner, and did private catering until 2023. As we all know Alan did private catering for family, friends, and customers whom he had become very close friends with and will truly be missed.

Alan was preceded in death by Jessie Minor (Father), Annie McNair (Mother). He also was preceded by five brothers Melvin Minor, Jessie W. Minor, Muhammed Sallahudine, Ronald Minor, and Lawrence Minor. Three sisters preceded him in death Patricia Collins, Rose Minor, and Janelle Minor. Alan is survived by three brothers Raymond Minor, Anthony Minor, and Robert Minor (Lanita Minor).

Fruity peacefully departed this earth surrounded by family on January 14,2024. He leaves to mourn his loss and cherished memory of two nieces that he created a special bond with: Tanya Minor-Jones (Anthony) and Carla Collins-Evans (Mark). He also leaves behind generations of nieces, nephews, cousins, and an abundance of friends, including best friend Derick McNary, co-workers, and catering patrons.