Wayne O’Quinn

Mr. Wayne O’Quinn, age 75, of Blackshear, passed away late Saturday night (10/5/2024) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross following an extended illness. 

Born September 25, 1949, in Jesup, Georgia, he was the youngest child of the late Lloyd Russell O’Quinn and Dollie Swindel O’Quinn Morgan. He lived most of his life in Blackshear and graduated from Blackshear High School in 1967.  He was a longtime self-employed electrician with B&W Electric and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

During the years of raising his children, he enjoyed being a little league coach with the Pierce County Recreation Department.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jason Wayne O’Quinn; and his brother and sister-in-law, William Russell and Bobbie O’Quinn.

Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Simpson of Blackshear; grandson, Matthew Simpson of Carrolton, GA; 2 sisters, Elaine Moody (husband Stanley) and Donna Tanner (husband Frank), both of Blackshear; special friends, Joey Carter, Ray Martin, and Helen Logan, all of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday (10/12/2024) at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. 

Burial will take place at Blackshear City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or at heart.org or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA  22116-7023 or at diabetes.org.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com  

Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements. 

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