Terry Wayne Quinn

Terry Wayne Quinn, age 79, passed away November 12, 2025, at Veteran’s Hospital in Birmingham surrounded by family and friends. He was born June 8, 1946, in Birmingham to Harry and Loaine Quinn. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and sister-in-law, Tommy Quinn (Emma Lou). Terry proudly served our country in the United States Navy before continuing a lifetime of hard work at U.S. Steel until retirement. When he wasn’t on the job, you could almost always find him at a local ball field, fishing on Lake Mitchell, on the golf course, or-if it happened to be a Tuesday night-at the bowling alley, where he played in a league for many years. Whether he was playing, coaching, or cheering from the stands, if one of his children or grandchildren was involved, Terry was there without question. He also loved serving his church community, faithfully giving his time on the hospitality and maintenance teams for many years. Terry was man of deep knowledge and wisdom. He seemed to know a little about everything, and to his family, he was just about always right. In these last few years, when Terry couldn’t be as active as he once was, he found a new kind of joy in the quiet moments. He spent his days on the sun deck with a cup of coffee in hand, watching the water and whatever wandered by- deer moving through the yard, snakes gliding across the lake, an endless parade of turtles, hummingbirds zipping in and out, and the occasional pesky squirrel. Terry loved taking in God’s creation in its simplest, purest form, and those peaceful hours became some of his favorite moments. Terry is survived by his wife, Debbie Quinn, son, Benny Quinn (Bobbie), daughter, Jennifer Bentley (Robby), grandson, Caleb Bentley (Karlie), granddaughter, Isabella Bentley, grandson, Isaac Bentley, and great grand, Abigail Bentley, better known to her Papa as “GG” - great granddaughter. He also is survived by his brothers, Mike Quinn (Cammie), and Dennis Quinn (Debbie), as well as a host of nephews, nieces, and other family and friends that will miss him dearly. Pallbearers will be Craig Hamilton, Gabe Johnson, Dustin Jowers, Dennis Quinn, Jerry Quinn, and DW Shelton. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at the Alabama National Cemetery Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:15 p.m.

Terry Wayne Quinn

June 8, 1946 - November 12, 2025