75 of Abingdon, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his apartment at the Bluebell Tower.
He was born November 12, 1941 in Abingdon, the son of Jesse and Elsie Burns Quinn. He married Waneta Kay Simpson on October 24, 1964 in Abingdon. She preceded him in death on August 20, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Stella Louise Quinn and three brothers, Jake Quinn, Ronald “Fish” Quinn and Rodger Quinn.
Jack is survived by two daughters, Shelly (David) Tinkham of Abingdon and Kim Godsil of Galesburg; four grandchildren, Josh, Justin, Alaina and Andrea; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Tom Quinn of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews and their families.
He had lived in Abingdon most of his life. He began working at Admiral/Maytag in August of 1967 and retired in October of 1997. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and enjoyed watching them play. He also enjoyed playing cards, listening to his Elvis cd’s, and spending time with his family.
Cremation will be accorded. Private family service will be held at the Abingdon Cemetery. A time for family and friends to celebrate his life will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Bluebell Tower community room, 300 N. Jefferson St. in Abingdon. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the family.
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