Latrell Hamilton Minnis “DRAC” was born to Sharon Spencer Minnis and Broderick Wayne Minnis in San Diego, California, on March 9th, 1973. His birth fell between the birthdays of his Great Grandfather Richard Ashley (March 8th) and his Great Grandmother Gussie B. Ashley (March 10th). Latrell was baptized at Bethel A.M.E. and attended church there throughout his youth. Known affectionately as “Drac” to all family and friends, he attended Memorial Junior High and San Diego High School.
He was a lover of sports, had a great sense of humor, and was loved by all he met (and with whom he often remained friends). An unfortunate incident with a cactus prematurely ended his participation in sports. Still, he loved to watch and constantly talked about his favorite teams. He was a gifted electrical wizard from a young age, a talent that continued throughout his life. He had his first child, Sharon, and also became a father to her older sister, Cassandra Wright (Honey Love), in 1992.
As a young man, life in San Diego included challenges that led him to relocate to Roanoke, VA. There, he began working in the meat packing industry. He gained knowledge about operating machinery and performing various tasks. He was quickly promoted and treated like family by the company owners. While in Virginia, he married Sharnika and had two children, Bethany and Jayden. He later fathered a daughter, Aundraya, with his partner, Shelby. More recently, Latrell moved to Las Vegas and lived with his older brother, Jamont. He worked at Levi Strauss, where he became a warehouse supervisor. Later, he shattered his right elbow, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and bravely battled several other health issues.
On May 17, 2025, he went to his eternal rest.
Family members who preceded him in death were Romanette Spencer (Aunt), Jeffrey Minnis (Uncle), and Dale Minnis (Uncle).
Latrell “DRAC” Minnis leaves to cherish his memory his loving parents; Sharon Spencer and Broderick Minnis, children; Sharon Johnson, Bethany Jones, Jayden Jones, Aundraya Minnis, and Cassandra Williams, brothers; Jamont Jones, Mario Barnes, Dante Gonzalez, Duane Minnis, Alvin Jones, and Glenn Jones, sister LeShan Minnis Hutchinson, aunts; Genora Jackson and Margaret Brown, nephew Jamont Jones, Jr., cousins, a God Sister, and a host of extended family and friends.
