James Alexander Quinton, age 84

James Alexander Quinton, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013. 

A native of Cleveland County, but living most of his life in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late George and Amanda Worley Quinton. James was retired from NCDOT with 30 years service and was a charter member of Main Street Baptist Church. He loved God, gardening, and singing gospel music. In his younger days he enjoyed teaching his five children to sing and took his children to sing in many of the churches in Rutherford County.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn Whiteside Quinton of the home; two sons, Billy Quinton and wife Marsha of Raleigh and Johnny Quinton and wife Sandy of Spartanburg; three daughters, Irene Lett and husband Steve of Forest City, Ginny Tallent and husband Ralph of Forest City and Pat St. Clair and husband Eddie of Forest City; ten grandchildren, six step grandchildren, four great grandchildren and twelve step great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Paul Quinton; five sisters, Ruth Burns, Mirth Street, Geneva Street, Maggie Ensley, and Georgia Young, and one great grandchild, Brad Smith.

Funeral services were held at Main Street Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Brewer officiating. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Main Street Baptist Church, 327 E. Main Street, Spindale, NC 28160.

Crowe’s Mortuary is serving the family.