of Harrison, AR
February 2, 1943 - March 9, 2024
James Quinn, age 81, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at The Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born February 2, 1943 to James and Ann (Dore) Quinn in Chicago, Illinois.
James had an interesting life as a child, he paid his way through Brother Rice High School by collecting and cleaning golf balls so he could resale them. He was at the top of his class at Brother Rice High School. He served in the US Army. James liked gardening, reading and watching Fox News. He had two cats, Rascal and Ralphie, that he loved. Instead of cooking, James would go to his daughters and eat. James was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. He loved to talk baseball with Veneable.
James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha; his sister, Catherine and grandson, Christopher.
James is survived by his children, sons, Eddie Quinn and wife (Palak) of Illinois, Cassidy Quinn and wife (Jackie) of Illinois, Troy Lane of Arkansas, Coy Lane and wife (Kathy) of Minnesota, daughters, Ann Meyers of Arkansas, Sandra Gail Monty of Texas; sister, Eileen Kirschner of Illinois; brother, Phillip Quinn and wife (Carol) of Massachusetts; ten grandchildren;13 great-greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews that will miss him.
Visitation was on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
The funeral service was on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with Brother Ron Malone and Father Ben Riley officiating.
The interment was in Maple Leaf Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Troy Lane, Jacob Lane, Jacob Greenlee, Kristopher Reynolds, Cassidy Quinn and Eddie Quinn.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elmwood Baptist Church, 961 Plum Lane, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.
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11 Condolence(s)
Wanda (Sissy) Lane Gilmore
Monday, March 18, 2024
I’m so try for y’all’s loss. I didn’t know him personally but loved Aunt Martha and y’all Lane kids! May he rest in peace.
Lois and Raymond Boyens
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Sandy, you have our condolences for you and the Quinn family Jim rest in peace
Cj Ply
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Ann, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim and Martha were great neighbors. Prayers
Sandy Roberts
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Ann,
So sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
Danny and Vicki Perkins
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Dave and Jamie Jones
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Deepest condolences to the Quinn family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Mr. Quinn rest in peace.
Brenda Landrum
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Ann, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Andrade Family
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Our heartfelt condolences to the Quinn families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Naresh and Kalpana Gandhi
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Our heartfelt condolences to the Quinn family members . May his soul rest in peace.
Billie F Brisco
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
To Jim's family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We sure did enjoyed going to church with Jim.
He was always so pleasant and always had a smile. Good memories.
Tom and Kathy Jones
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Our deepest sympathies to the Quinn family during this difficult time.