Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Obituary of Ray Quinn

J. Ray Quinn 64 years-old of Gulf Breeze, Florida, (formerly of Ardmore, AL), went home to be with his Lord on Sunday July 27th, 2008. Visitation will be from 6-8PM Thursday, July 31st at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1936 Elkwood Section Rd., Hazel Green, Alabama. Funeral services will be at 2PM August 1st at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Ray is survived by his wife Sharon Quinn and mother Katie Quinn of Ardmore, Alabama, daughters Tonya Smart and husband Tim of Mt. Wolf, PA, and Tammy Dorlag and husband Paul of Gulf Breeze, FL. grandchildren Rachel Stracener, husband A.J., Cody Lockler, Shane Dorlag, Austin Smart, Taylor Smart, Tera Dorlag and great granddaughter Dacey Stracener. Several nieces and nephews and beloved friends.

Ray was the beloved son of Aubrey and Katie Quinn of Ardmore, AL, he was proceeded in death by father Aubrey Quinn, brothers Wayne and Roger Quinn of Ardmore.

Ray was a standout football player at Ardmore High School and inducted into the Limestone County Sports Hall of Fame. Ray worked with both the Alabama and Florida Film commissions helping to bring dozens of films to the southeast.

Ray worked as a television producer and radio syndicator in Nashville, TN, before retiring to Florida in 2005 to be close to his family.

In lue of flowers the family request that donations be made in memory of Ray Qunn to Ministry Village in Care of Olive Baptist Church, 1836 East Olive Rd., Pensacola, Fl 32514.

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