G. Donald Quinn, age 91 of Clarkesville, passed away December 4, 2025.
Born on September 13, 1934, in Atlanta, Georgia, Donald was the son of the late Sterling and Alice Trimbel Quinn. He spent his entire career in public safety, serving the community of East Point, Georgia, in the fire service. Don retired as the Assistant Fire Chief for the City of East Point. He was an avid fisherman who loved to trout fish, and he was an animal lover. Donald was a member of Fairfield Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Quinn is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Lynn Quinn and sons John Allen Harris and Ronald Lee Harris. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Don and Maria Harris of Flowery Branch, grandchildren Crystal Tirado (Miguel), Robert Harris (Kayla), and great-grandchildren Landon Roberson, Hayden Roberson, Summer Cloud, and Anna Harris.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Fairfield Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Wheeler and Dr. Keith Allison, officiating. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, December 12, 2025 from 7-9 PM.
An online guestbook is available and may be viewed at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256
