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QUINLISK, 78
LAKELAND - John A. Quinlisk passed away from cancer February 28, 2014.
He was born in Lafayette, IN, April 2, 1936, to John and Edith (Kincaid) Quinlisk. After retiring from the Air Force and graduating from Oakland University, he came to Florida, 35 years ago. He worked for the State of Florida and Polk County, retiring April 2011.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister Mary and brother Tom. He is survived by his loving wife Judi; brothers Joe, Jim and Bob, sisters Anna, Edna and Edith, two stepchildren Scott and Mary Frances.
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Cheri Ellison
July 18, 2025
Uncle Johnny, I will always remember your kind smile. I have such fond memories of you when you would visit our family during the holidays.
Edna Bellah
April 13, 2019
Johnny, you've been gone from us for over 5 years now, but your memory will always live on. I loved you as a brother and as a friend. You're walking with Jesus now, and I'll look forward to joining you when it's my time to be called home to Heaven.
Mac Belcher
January 12, 2015
Gentleman and a co-worker, pretty funny too:-). My condolences to his family.
Edna Bellah
April 29, 2014
Johnny was a very dear and special brother who is greatly missed. He loved his family very much. Heaven has him now, and I will look forward to seeing him again when it's my turn to go to our Heavenly Home. Love and miss you, Dear.
Carol Wynn-Green
April 19, 2014
My condolences to the Quinlisk family. John was a former coworker and he will be missed by many. God bless.
Dennis Flynn
April 19, 2014
I have worked with John for many years. His sense of fun and humor will be missed. To me, he will always be the "Q" man. God bless John and his Family.
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