Fenton R. Quinn (1922-2010)

Fenton R. Quinn passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010, in Floresville, Texas, at the age of 87.

He was born on June 11, 1922, in Paris, Ill., to Lillard and Grace Yeley Quinn.

A native of Illinois, he had been a Floresville resident for the past two years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a prisoner of war in a Japanese prison camp for more than four years. He was an administrator for the Small Business Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Anthony Quinn; and his brother, Jay Quinn.

He is survived by his sons, Larry Quinn of Springfield, Ill., and Douglas Quinn of Yorktown; his sister, Ila Miles of Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, Bert Quinn of Marshall, Ill.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

The family gathered Thursday, April 8, in the Franklin Funeral Home in Floresville.

Mr. Quinn will be laid to rest at a later date.

Source: Wilson County News, 14 Apr 2010

Fenton Quinn (1922)