Celebrating the life of
James J. "Jimmy" McQuillan III
Passed away on April 16, 2011
Amelia Island - James J. " Jimmy" McQuillan III 61 of Savannah, Ga. and Amelia Island, Fl. passed away peacefully at his home on Amelia Island Saturday afternoon, April 16, 2011. A native of Savannah, Ga., he was the son of the late James Joseph McQuillan, Jr. and Emma Grace Snead McQuillan. He graduated from Benedictine Military Academy and enrolled at the University of Florida where he was on the Gator Golf Team winning many awards. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. He went to work in the shipping industry and was sales representative for Hanjin Shipping Company for the past twenty years. He was a member of the Hibernian Society of Savannah, the Savannah Golf Club and the Amelia Island Club. He was a member of the Catholic Faith.
He leaves behind, Patt Corbin of Amelia Island, her children, John Corbin, Bridgit Fried Fred, and William Corbin Katie Brown, her grandchildren, who he loved as his own, his closest friends, Karen and Perry Langston, his cousins, James Collins and Sean Collins and Lynn Clanton Palmer Larry and David Clanton.
The graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in Catholic Cemetery with Father Patrick O'Brien, officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at The Savannah Golf Club.
Remembrances: Memorials may be made to the Community Hospice, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Fl. 32217 or the Savannah Junior Golf Association, PO Box 60517, Savannah, Ga., 31420.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
JImmy and I competed In Golf. He was a very good friend, He had a kind heart but was a tough competitor. Our days at the 'OLD Sheraton' were some of the best in my life as I am sure the birdie maker would agree.Sorry I found Out late about Jimmy's demise.GOD BLESS!
- clint land, Brooklet, GA
Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a very good person and friend. His smiling face will always be remembered.
- Frank Paris, Savannah, GA
If my Ashley were still here, I know how he would regret Jimmy's passing. He will have a reunion of all Gators up in heaven! Rest in peace and know my thoughts are with the friends and family of Jimmy.
- Angela Dearing, Savannah, GA
Hi Pat- I'm so sorry that I can't make Jimmy's service. We had some great times here in Savannah! Miss seeing you and I know Jimmy has gone to a better place. My love and prayers go out to you and the family. Vicky Buck
- Vicky Buck, Savannah, GA
A good friend. A great competitor. I have many fun-filled memories of our golf rounds at the 'Golf Club' during our teenage years.
- Frank Barragan, Fayetteville, NC
the greatest friend i had in my life .will miss him more than i can say .GOD BLESS HIM every day i will be reminded of him and will miss his daily phone calls. my fellow gator
- mike cohen, sav, GA
I know where you will be playing golf now.I am sure gonna miss you...Look forward to getting up there and teeing it up with you again.
- Claude Royal, Tybee Island, GA
Jimmy Mac rest in peace. Your friendship is priceless. You will always be remembered as a great man by your old friends from 'The Muny'. I was always proud to know you and call you my friend.
- O.C.Welch III, Savannah, GA
Jimmy, you don't get over it, you just get through it. with deepest sympathy,
- Terry Chuang, Darien, GA
I'm going to miss my old Gator Buddy ! Rest in peace, Jimmy Mac. Hit 'em long and straight up there !
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, savannah, GA
A true southern gentleman. You were truly an asset and an awesome golf partner. Rest in peace my friend.
- K. Chin, Paramus, NJ
Jimmy Mc! You have always been an idol,hero and a huge inspiration to me. But most of all a Best Friend! Thanks for all the love and support through the years.Rest in Peace Baby!, CT
- Chris Templeton, Savannah, GA
Jimmy, Alot of water under the bridge since 1983. You touched my life for the better and everyone with whom you came in contact with. I pray for the Angel of Peace to embrace all those you hold near and dear. Your dream Fairway awaits YOU!! Sincerely your friend,
- Sharon Sellers, pooler, GA
20April2011 I am writing to extend my deepest sympathies to 'Jimmy' family. I had the honor to know Jimmy thru working at Hanjin Shipping and I was very sorry to hear his passing away. He was the good man and I had the greatest respect to him and to what he was co-operating with me during our working time in Hanjin Shipping. I would like to light up my candle for you tonight. And you are your family are in my thoughts. With deepest Sympathy Sincerely yours HA, Nguyen Xuan Hanx
- HA, Nguyen Xuan, Hochiminh City, - Other
we have lost a dear friend.had more fun playing golf with jimmy and he sure could putt!! going to miss you my friend.
- neill, , GA
we have lost a dear friend.had more fun playing golf with jimmy and he sure could putt!! going to miss you my friend.
- neill, , GA
Very sad to hear of Jimmy's passing. Many fond memories of my Gator friend through the years. My condolences to the family - he left us much too soon. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
- Tom Hagan, Tampa, FL
JImmy and I competed In Golf. He was a very good friend, He had a kind heart but was a tough competitor. Our days at the 'OLD Sheraton' were some of the best in my life as I am sure the birdie maker would agree.Sorry I found Out late about Jimmy's demise.GOD BLESS!
- clint land, Brooklet, GA
Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a very good person and friend. His smiling face will always be remembered.
- Frank Paris, Savannah, GA
If my Ashley were still here, I know how he would regret Jimmy's passing. He will have a reunion of all Gators up in heaven! Rest in peace and know my thoughts are with the friends and family of Jimmy.
- Angela Dearing, Savannah, GA
Hi Pat- I'm so sorry that I can't make Jimmy's service. We had some great times here in Savannah! Miss seeing you and I know Jimmy has gone to a better place. My love and prayers go out to you and the family. Vicky Buck
- Vicky Buck, Savannah, GA
A good friend. A great competitor. I have many fun-filled memories of our golf rounds at the 'Golf Club' during our teenage years.
- Frank Barragan, Fayetteville, NC
the greatest friend i had in my life .will miss him more than i can say .GOD BLESS HIM every day i will be reminded of him and will miss his daily phone calls. my fellow gator
- mike cohen, sav, GA
I know where you will be playing golf now.I am sure gonna miss you...Look forward to getting up there and teeing it up with you again.
- Claude Royal, Tybee Island, GA
Jimmy Mac rest in peace. Your friendship is priceless. You will always be remembered as a great man by your old friends from 'The Muny'. I was always proud to know you and call you my friend.
- O.C.Welch III, Savannah, GA
Jimmy, you don't get over it, you just get through it. with deepest sympathy,
- Terry Chuang, Darien, GA
I'm going to miss my old Gator Buddy ! Rest in peace, Jimmy Mac. Hit 'em long and straight up there !
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, savannah, GA
A true southern gentleman. You were truly an asset and an awesome golf partner. Rest in peace my friend.
- K. Chin, Paramus, NJ
Jimmy Mc! You have always been an idol,hero and a huge inspiration to me. But most of all a Best Friend! Thanks for all the love and support through the years.Rest in Peace Baby!, CT
- Chris Templeton, Savannah, GA
Jimmy, Alot of water under the bridge since 1983. You touched my life for the better and everyone with whom you came in contact with. I pray for the Angel of Peace to embrace all those you hold near and dear. Your dream Fairway awaits YOU!! Sincerely your friend,
- Sharon Sellers, pooler, GA
20April2011 I am writing to extend my deepest sympathies to 'Jimmy' family. I had the honor to know Jimmy thru working at Hanjin Shipping and I was very sorry to hear his passing away. He was the good man and I had the greatest respect to him and to what he was co-operating with me during our working time in Hanjin Shipping. I would like to light up my candle for you tonight. And you are your family are in my thoughts. With deepest Sympathy Sincerely yours HA, Nguyen Xuan Hanx
- HA, Nguyen Xuan, Hochiminh City, - Other -
we have lost a dear friend.had more fun playing golf with jimmy and he sure could putt!! going to miss you my friend.
- neill, , GA
we have lost a dear friend.had more fun playing golf with jimmy and he sure could putt!! going to miss you my friend.
- neill, , GA
Very sad to hear of Jimmy's passing. Many fond memories of my Gator friend through the years. My condolences to the family - he left us much too soon. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
- Tom Hagan, Tampa, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
