Randy L. Quinton

Randy L. Quinton went home on February 8, 2026, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Noreen Egan Quinton with whom we pray he is reunited as he longed to be.

Randy is survived by his daughter Katie Meyers Quinton, her partner Jalil Bendaoud, and their dog Audubon, as well as his brother and greatest friend Greg Quinton, sister-in-law Sally and nephew Jacob.

Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Randy was the second of Henry and Mary Lee Quinton's three boys. His childhood was spent across the Southeastern U.S. where Butch, Randy, and Greg could be found spelunking in caves and getting in scrapes.

Randy led an eclectic life. At various points you could find him waterskiing back rivers in South Louisiana, carrying a hot bialy and a newspaper to his office in Manhattan, scuba diving in Cozumel, detailing his Corvette in his Texas driveway, or smoking a cigar on the porch in Tennessee.

He spent decades in the apparel business, living between Dallas, New York, and LA and traveling the world. The "rag business," as he would call it, made him a font of knowledge for on-the-fly advice about the best fabric blends, sale margins, and wash instructions. You could reliably delight him by telling him about snagging a high-end piece of clothing for less than half the sticker price.

He loved hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He was a proud member of the 1000-yard club at Dead Zero Shooting Park and for many years, a deer hunter. Randy spent several winters in rural Montana, befriending horses and weathering frigid conditions.

Randy always had a surprising story that he would nonchalantly drop in to conversation: whether it was sitting next to Federico Castellucio on a flight circa 2002, asking cheekily how the Sopranos script he was reading ended or wrangling an alligator during an ill-advised canoe trip.

He would tell you he could not cook, but he had several signature dishes - most importantly his cathead biscuits which have been passed down for generations.

More than anything, he loved being a dad. He gave his daughter Katie everything he could whenever he could and made real sacrifices for her well-being. It is a true gift for a child to know in their bones that they are cherished and Randy provided that in spades.

In the face of hardships and suffering, Randy was resilient. Our hope for Randy is that he is at peace and that the strength he still had carried him safely to the other side. He is missed beyond measure.

A private memorial is planned for the family at Coulter Cemetery in Walker County, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his honor to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415, (423) 877-3524, lanefh.com