John Louis Quillen, age 83, passed away on January 17, 2019. He was born on June 23, 1935 in Lubbock, TX to Charles and Maurene (Dale) Quillen. John graduated from Lubbock High School and Texas Tech where he got his degree in Agronomy. He worked in agriculture for 63 years. He was often referred to as “Mr. Corn” by his colleagues. He was very much loved by all who knew him. John will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 22 years, Barbara Dooley Quillen, his daughter Gwen Dooley (Markus Peek), granddaughter Jennifer Quillen, daughter-in-law Margaret O’Brien (Geronimo Canjura) sister Martha Harmon (Bill), niece and nephew Dee and Greg Harmon and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Linda (Ladage) Quillen and his son, Aaron D. Quillen.
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Quillen Family. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held later this spring. Donations can be made in honor of John to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.