Valton "BC" Minter was born in Mount Pleasant, Texas, on January 26, 1946, to Crawford and Annie Mae Brooks Minter. He attended Booker T. Washington school in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He worked for Ford and Chevrolet as a detailer for over 25 years. He later started his own Detailing business (Minter Detailing). He was known and loved by many.

Valton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 24, 2025, in Dallas, Texas.

Valton was preceded in death by his parents: Annie Mae Brooks Minter and Crawford Minter; Siblings: Annie Lou Allen, Doris Atchison, TL Minter Sr, Mildred Shaw, Linda Faye Green, Lenolia Minter, and Jearl Minter.

Valton is survived by his Wife Bridget Minter; Children: Barry (Shawn) Minter, Gidget (Herbert) Benton, Charlotte Miller, Samantha Henderson, Earnest Minter, Kirby Minter, Courtney (Nish) Miller. Brother, Dean (Carolyn) Minter. Best buddies: Ernest Green and Vernell Edwards. 16 grandchildren, 15 Great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.