James R. O'Quinn
September 26, 1943 ~ December 24, 2018
James R. O’Quinn
75, of Martinsville, passed away December 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. James was born on September 26, 1943 in Baptist Valley, Virginia to the late, James Garmon O’Quinn and Martha Irene (Reichert) O’Quinn.
James proudly served his country in the US Army and later earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Florida. When he returned home from the service, he was visiting family, which lead to a chance meeting with Elodie “Dee” Hopkins. Dee and James hit it off and three months later married on March 18, 1966 and recently celebrated 52 years of marriage in 2018. James retired as a district manager for Steak and Shake. He will be remembered as a strong, kind, compassionate man with a big heart. He was always there to lend a hand or help someone or an animal in need. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shrine, Moose Lodge, American Legion and VFW all in Bradenton, Florida.
He is survived by wife of 52 years, Elodie “Dee” O’Quinn; son, James R. O’Quinn, Jr. and his wife Alice; daughter, Jamie Kidd and her husband, Michael Shawn; four sisters, Judy Tingler, Clara Powers, Melva Miller, Anita Vaaler; two grandchildren, Stacey Michele Kidd and Samantha Marie Kidd.
A time to remember and celebrate James’ life will be held Wednesday, January 2nd from 2-4pm at Carlisle- Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with a memorial service starting at 4pm in the funeral home, led by Chaplain Dave Francouer.
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I worked for Jim many years ago at the 34th Street Store in St. Pete along with his wife, Dee, and friends. He was one of a kind and always willing to help someone or lend a helping hand. God truly received an angel to be proud of…. so sorry for your loss Dee. Gwenn Becker San Marco.
A limb has fallen from The family tree, that says Grieve not for me Remember the best times, The laughter, the fun, The good life I lived While I was strong. My brother, a good husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He was a treasure that will be missed.
My condolences to the family of Jim….saddened to hear of his passing…Jim’s history is one of loyalty..thoughtfulness…and fairness to everyone he associated with…A person I considered a real friend…. know he will be missed by everyone…and positive his memory will be fondly shared within everyone’s heart …Frank.
Somewhere in my dreams tonight,I’ll see you standing there. You look at me with a smile, “ Life isn’t always fair “.You say you were chosen for his garden, His preciously hand picked bouquet. “God greatly needed me , “That’s why I couldn’t stay “. It said to be that angels, Are sent from above . I’ve always had my angel My Brother – whose heart was filled with love. Where ever the ocean meets the sky , There will be memories of you and I . When I look up at the sky so blue , All I see are visions of you . While there is heart in me ,you’ll be a part of me.
Condolences to Jim’s family…many great memories working with him and always found him to be cheerful, helpful and a loyal friend…will miss him…Peace forever Jim
This picture video brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful memories of our families