John O'Quinn

John Marshall O’Quinn III was born on October 13, 1945, in Durham, North Carolina to parents John Marshall O’Quinn, Jr and Margaret (Proctor) O’Quinn. He passed away on December 16, 2022, in Plano, Texas at the age of seventy-seven.

John was a very experienced aircraft mechanic from helicopter maintenance early in his career to later extending into jet aircraft including multiple models of Gulfstream aircraft. Most recently he worked on small general aviation aircraft.

He is an accomplished skydiver and wingsuit pilot. John loved reading, motorcycle riding, sky diving, indoor range shooting, camping, fishing, travelling and skate boarding. He enjoyed spending time and chatting with friends.

John is survived by his wife Dulce (Pian) O’Quinn; stepson Angel Matos; daughter Cindi Wimsatt; grandchildren Valeria Matos, Camila M., Brittni, Tiffany, and Brian Wimsatt; great grandchildren Amerson Wimsatt, Vivian and Phillip Brim.

An Evening of Remembrance to celebrate John’s life will be held Friday, January 6, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.at Allen Family Funeral Options.