- Jerry Dean McQuaid, 79, of Robinson, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2013, in the comfort of his home.
He was born May 24, 1934, in Birds, the son of Norman and Martha Rich McQuaid. Jerry worked as a Systems Analyst for AMF Corporation and Roadmaster in Olney for 25 years and for Fieldcrest Cannon in Virginia until moving back to Robinson in 1996. Upon moving back, he attended Robinwood Assembly of God. He enjoyed going to Fiscus auctions to collect antiques.
Jerry married Darlene Lloyd on November 14, 1954, and she survives. He is also survived by his three sons and his daughters-in-law, Tyrone Blaine and Teresa McQuaid (Flat Rock), Jeffrey Lane and Beth McQuaid (Wauconda), and Todd Delaine McQuaid (Robinson); seven grandchildren and their spouses, Nathaniel Dean and Marissa McQuaid, Ethan William McQuaid, Aaron Blaine McQuaid, Alana Rose and Dan Opdahl, Brandon Alexander McQuaid, Carissa Joy McQuaid, Bradley Talon McQuaid; two great-grandchildren, Parker Anderson McQuaid and Josie Walker; his sister, Norma Jean Wilson; his in-laws, Danny and Bobbie Lloyd, Merle Cochran, Jack and Pat Lloyd, Jerry King; as well as his mother-in-law, Lucille Lloyd.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, Dan W. Lloyd; his daughter-in-law, Tammy McQuaid; his brother-in-law, Danny Cochran; and his sister-in-law, Phyllis King.
A celebration of Jerry's life will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson with Pastor John Monroe officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 5 p.m. Thursday until service time at 7 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Grand Prairie (Eaton) Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Lincolnland Hospice with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.goodwinefuneralhomes.com.
Olney Daily Mail (IL) Sept. 3, 2013
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1934 - 2013 (79 years)
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