Thomas O'Quinn

Thomas O'Quinn, 73, of James Island, the husband of Patricia Ida Beckenstein O'Quinn, entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 19, 2010 with his family by his side. He was born in Branchville, SC, the son of Robert Benjamin O'Quinn and Minnie Lee Carter O'Quinn, on Thursday, April 8, 1937. Mr. O'Quinn honorably served our country in the United States Army and was a retired Machinist with Cummings Diesel. He had a passion for cars, from drag racing them in the 60's to the ground up restoration of old cars. Mr. O'Quinn also enjoyed creating things with his hands, from working with wood or the strings of his guitar to make music. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Mr. O'Quinn is survived by his wife Pat O'Quinn of James Island; three children, Thomas O'Quinn (Shelly), Norma Harley (Bruce), Danny O'Quinn (Sherri), all of James Island; five siblings, Elizabeth Widener, Moncks Corner, B.W. O'Quinn of North Charleston, Vernon O'Quinn of Summerville, Virginia Harrison of Goose Creek, Oscar O'Quinn of Summerville; nine grandchildren, Tommy, Brittany, Taylor, Hannah, Austin, Trent, Casey, Kallie, Whitney and his two faithful companions, Layla and Patty. The relatives and friends of Thomas O'Quinn are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12:00 PM until the time of service. The burial will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island. In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions to The Hospice of Charleston Foundation, 676 Wando Park Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Arrangements are by the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, (843) 766-1365. Mr. O'Quinn's guest book may be signed online at www.jamesamcalister.com.