Johnny Lee Quinn, 54, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on June 29, 2022. Johnny, affectionately known as “Sleepy”, was born on December 19, 1967, to the late Cornell Quinn and Kay Francis Morris, in Sarasota, FL. He attended the public schools in Sarasota County.
He spent most of his life in Sarasota, but he would occasionally go and visit his relatives in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was a very quiet individual and was loved by everyone. He was a construction laborer in his employing years. He loved to get around in the community riding his bicycle. He loved music, especially island music. He also enjoyed “old school” music. His favorite artist was Jam Pony Express.
He was predeceased by his parents, Cornell Quinn and Kay Francis Morris; and a sister, Shawn Quinn. Left to cherish the memories of Johnny Lee Quinn are his seven children; two brothers: Cornell Quinn II, and Ronald Quinn; and his fiance’, Starlette Rowe.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 15, 2022, 6-8 p.m., at Chandler’s Funeral Home, 1425 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Way, Sarasota, FL. Chandler’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ecky Thompson
November 21, 2022, 11:49 am
My heart ❤️ goes out to my friend Starlett and his family. I grew up with Sleepy in the old projects him and my brothers were good friend s I use to babysit them . Lord come to you to ask that you give the family and friends strength bc the O P was that village
RIP SLEEPY
Brycie Shaw
November 21, 2022, 11:49 am
Are neighbor Love from Maple Ave.
Phillip bam baker
November 21, 2022, 11:50 am
Our hearts go out to sleepy and the Family
He always had time to laugh and joke when ever we saw each other my Family loved him like a brother and son lost to soon sleep in peace. Bro much love Bam & Clean