Albert Leon O'Quinn

July 17, 1938 - February 27, 2022

Greenville: Mr. Albert Leon O’Quinn, age 83, passed away at his home in Sirmans, Florida on Sunday, February 27, 2022, following a long illness. He was born on July 17, 1938 in Sirmans, Florida to Alex Delma and Ida Tuten O’Quinn. Albert joined the US Army reserve in 1958. He loved spending time with his family and loved to hunt, fish, and to boil peanuts for his family. He worked for CCA, Container Corporation of America. After a short time in the logging industry, he began his career with Foley Timber and Land Corporation where he retired. He was preceded by his wife, Alice Ray Touchton O’Quinn, one brother: Burl O’Quinn and one sister, Dot Blair. He is survived by two sons: DeWayne O’Quinn (Kelli) of Greenville Florida and Danny O’Quinn (Amber) of Sirmans, Florida, and his special friend and companion, Linda Shelly of Lamont, Florida; four sisters, Thelma Letchworth of Sopchoppy, Florida, Tempa Lee Walker of DeFuniak Springs, Cathie Brooks (Randy) of Tallahassee, Florida, and Joy Hutchinson (Jesse) of Mexico Beach, Florida. Seven grandchildren, Steven O’Quinn (Joy), Kristen Eakins(Wil) Chelsy Allen (Garrett), Jonathan O’Quinn (Kelsey), Ethan O’Quinn (Krysta), Mason and Sadee. He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, 11:00 am, March 3, 2022 at Beggs Chapel, Madison, Florida, with burial at San Pedro Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Beggs Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lighthouse Children’s Home in Tallahassee, Florida. You may send your condolences to the family by visiting our website at beggsfuneral.com Beggs Funeral Home is handling the arrangements 850-973-2258.