Jarred Colby Quinn

Jarred “Colby” Quinn was born in Tampa, Florida on November 19, 1999 to Tandra Burns and Terry Quinn Sr. We affectionately called him Colby. Colby accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was a devoted son, grandson, brother, nephew, godson, cousin and friend. Colby resided in various locations; Florida, North Carolina and Chicago Illinois but considered Port St. Joe Florida as his home. He graduated from Port St. Joe Jr/Sr High in 2018. He attended college at The University of Central Florida (UCF), earning his Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in 2023. After graduating UCF Colby worked in Orlando before moving to Chicago. Colby worked as an activity’s coordinator with the Terra Vista group in Chicago. Colby was a very personable, friendly and caring person. Everywhere Colby went he was well liked. People would often comment about his winning personality and wonderful radiating smile. His smile would warm your heart and a laugh that would make all he heard smile. Colby was a member of Thompson Temple First Born Church in Port St. Joe, Fl. and attended New Mission Temple Church of God in Christ in Chicago, IL. Colby enjoyed life to the fullest, he loved to travel, shop “thrift” and cook. Colby was very adventurous wanting to see the world. He traveled to Canada, Haiti, and made friends everywhere he went. Colby was adored and loved by the young and old. He was always positive and upbeat. Colby had numerous health challenges but never let them bring him down. He often gave his testimony regarding his health and his signature song was “I am a living Testimony” always encouraging others to not give up. He was always willing to give and share, this he did his entire life; even in death as an organ donor. Colby was a remarkable person and will truly be missed but never forgotten. On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Our Heavenly Father called his faithful child home from labor to reward. Job Well Done, Thy Good and Faithful Servant. Colby was preceded in death by grandparents, Billy and Aldonia Quinn; great grandmothers, Clarissa B. Williams and Martha Burns; aunts, Tina Register and Gloria Gant; uncles, Billy Quinn Jr., and Melvin Quinn Sr. Colby leaves to cherish his loving and devoted Mother, Tandra Burns, Daytona Beach FL; his father, Terry Quinn Sr. (Tina), Valdosta, GA; loving grandparents, Jarred Jr. and Cojean Burns, Port St. Joe FL.; siblings, Kyla Ho’hearn, Louisville, KY, Terry Quinn Jr. Louisville, KY and Madyson Quinn, Valdosta, GA; aunts, Tiffany Samanie, Twila (Jimmy) Nealy, Vanessa Thomas, Denise Hall, Vivian Jones and Lenora Harris; great aunts, Denise Spears and Lillie Burns Davis; uncles, Willie (Lisa) Quinn Sr, Sandy (Beverly Ann) Quinn Sr., Michael Quinn, Sr., Chris Quinn and Michael Bryant; great uncles, Mark (Sharon)Williams, Noah(Silvia)Williams, Johnny Williams; godparents, Renee and Candy Lewis; godmother, Caroline Shields; god siblings, Ariana Shield, Deshun “Peco” Johnson, Devaeh Keith, Maliyah McNair, Renee(Pie) Logan, Daphne Crosby, Doyle Crosby and Kedrick Larry; special cousins/Friends, Kerstan Nealy, LaShavion McCloud, Deamber Quinn (Chad), Brooklyn Quinn, DeKarian Larry, Charissma Langston, Desirray Peters, Shaunteria Green, Tynetta Towner-Brown, Tavia Register-Adeniyi, Telisa Register, Trey Register, Tristan Williams, Matthew Samanie and Korbin Nealy, Legend and Leland Register, Arinola and Ayo Adeniyi, Roxie Hayes and host of relatives and Friends.

Funeral services will be held at the Port St. Joe High School gymnasium at 2:00 PM Eastern time on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida.