John Quinn

Mr. John Quinn, age 40, of West Jefferson, NC, was called home to his heavenly Father after battling health problems for many years, on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at his home. Mr. Quinn was born on September 8, 1969 in Milford, MA to John Angus Quinn, Sr. and Linda Butler Kemp. Mr. Quinn was preceded in death by his father; John Angus Quinn, Sr. Mr. Quinn loved the Lord, his wife, and family. He enjoyed his dog, Patch, the mountains, four-wheeling, computers, fishing, and hunting. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Even in death, John was thinking of others through organ and limb donation. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, December 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Mark Harless and Rev. Mike Carter. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday, December 18, 2009 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.  Mr. Quinn is survived by: his wife - Tammy Testerman Thomas; two sons - Jonathan Hicks and Jered Hicks of the home; his mother and father- Linda Butler Kemp and Gary Kemp of Oxford, MA; two sisters - Dawn Marie Quinn of Worcester, MA, Gail Giles and husband Mark of Oxford, MA, also surviving are many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his children, Jonathan and Jered Hicks, c/o Tammy Testerman Thomas, 1556 Lower Nettle Knob Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was entrusted with Mr. Quinn's arrangements.