Johnnie Quinn Jr.

After trade school as a commercial painter, he met and fell in love with an attending nurse during a hospital recovery.  He took that young nurse, Betty Quinn, as his wife in 1964 and to a new life in Arizona around 1966... but later found a more permanent home in Colorado in 1969.

Johnnie became active as a painting contractor in southern Colorado; and was historically noted as the first Minority Businessmen to be awarded a contract to help build housing for the Air Force on Peterson Field in 1972, and later for community housing on the Air Force Academy. And in 1976 received a Certificate of Appreciation from the El Paso County Department of Community Services praising his efforts in Community Action and Awareness in helping others to achieve success.

Johnnie was cousin to, and a close friend of Fannie Mae Duncan, another historical figure known for celebrating inclusion and diversity in the growing region of Colorado Springs.

He was a member of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of Security Colorado for 40+ years.

Johnnie travelled many places with his family, but continued to return to the southeastern regions of Colorado as his home.

He is survived by son and daughter Tracy & Dawn, midlife child Cary, youngest son Johnnie Peter Quinn, and many grand and great grandchildren that he counted as blessings. He was preceded in death by

immediate family of his wife (Betty) Sons (Jerome and Richard) and Daughter (Melody Susan).

A brief memorial will be held at the chapel of the Imperial Funeral Home at 5450 Hwy 78 West, Pueblo CO 81005 starting on April 28th 2025, at 11 am with a chapel ceremony at 1 pm and burial ceremony at 2pm.

We hope all who attend will share contact information to continue to pass along the Good he intended and spread success among others in remembrance of a glorious life.