Name: Visitation for James Quaintance
Start: 2024-07-25T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-07-25T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Snyder Funeral Home Richardson Davis Chapel

GALION - James "Jimmie Q" Quaintance, age 91, of Galion passed away Tuesday July 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born November 29, 1932, in Bucyrus, he was the son of the late James and Genevieve (Buchwald) Quaintance. He married Jackie Sipes on September 11, 1954, and she survives.

He was a graduate of Bucyrus High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a paratrooper. He was a co-owner of Ryder Heil Bronze in Bucyrus and was a lifetime member of Galion Elks 1191. He enjoyed golfing, softball, bowling and camping. He coached softball for many years. He was the go-to person to arrange golf outings, softball and golf tournaments and therefore earned his nickname of The General.

In addition to his wife Jackie, he is survived by 3 children: Sheri (Mike) Burdette, Mike (Bridgette) Quaintance, and Penni (Steve) Rumple, grandchildren: Cori Thompson, Christi Higgins, Erin Conley, Ryan, Tiffany, Trey, and Trevor Quaintance, and Brandon and Nick Rumple, great grandchildren: Chandler, Cole and Kyle Bauer, Alex Miller, Addy and Carter Giesige, Bentley Woogerd, Sophia and Lucian Quaintance, Jax, Charlie and Jayden Rumple, Miles, Chase and Beau Conley, and Rilynn, and Arlo Quaintance, 4 great-great grandchildren, siblings: Robert Quaintance, Sharon Clady, Esther Miller, and Anna Cooper, many nieces and nephews as well as close friend Lynn "Snap" Hoffman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Debra Henderson and siblings: Marilyn Knappenberger, Lavera Lohr, Ronald Quaintance, Sheldon Quaintance, Helen Quaintance and Edna Zeigler.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. TO 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes, 218 South Market St., Galion, Ohio 44833. A graveside service will be held at Iberia Cemetery Friday at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Rick Cox officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Galion Elks 1191, 212 Harding Way East Galion.

Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Jimmie Quaintance, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.

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Published by Galion Inquirer from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for James Quaintance

3 Entries

Santos Newell

July 30, 2024

Jackie and Family,
If you knew Jimmy Q, how could you ever forget him. So many great memories with Jimmy Q. A great family man who loved them all dearly.
Our hearts will forever have a special place for "The General". Please accept our prayers and condolences. May God Bless the Quaintance.

Duke and Lou Newell

Gary Riddle

July 24, 2024

Jimmy Q,
Jim - a fine person
Jim- a great family man
Jim- an outstanding business man
Jim- a true , loyal friend
Jim - a great American we will all miss!
Much love and many prayers to Jim´s family!!

Judy & Geral Dyer

July 22, 2024

Q was one of a kind. He could make you laugh just by snapping his finger. Sure will miss seeing him swinging on his porch. Prayers go out to Jackie & family.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Snyder Funeral Home Richardson Davis Chapel

218 S. Market Street, Galion, OH 44833

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Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Iberia Cemetery

3698 Township Hwy 49, Galion, OH 44833

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