Minchew, Billy Joe, Jr., 39, of Big Spring, died on Friday, December 22, 2000, in a Midland hospital. Graveside funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 23, 2000, at Trinity Memorial Park with Chaplain Allen Williams, officiating. He was born on February 20, 1961 in Big Spring, Texas and married Robin Rivers on June 14, 1985 in Big Spring, Texas. Mr. Minchew grew up in Big Spring. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1979 and attended Howard College. He received his law enforcement degree from Odessa College and had worked as a security guard. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Robin Minchew of Big Spring; his parents, Bill and June Minchew of Big Spring; one sister and brother-in-law, Sherri and Joe Spurny of Midland; his father-in-law, Clarence Rivers of Big Spring; one sister-in-law, Toya Rivers of Big Spring; his grandmothers, Bobbie Sealy of Crane and Ozella Rivers of Rotan and a special relative, Jimmye Burks of Big Spring. The family suggests memorials to: Allison Cancer Center, 301 North N, Midland, Texas 79701. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.,