Claude Lawrence Quinley passed away in his home, surrounded by family on January 26, 2019 in Irving, TX due to complications from a stroke and Alzheimer's disease. He was 79 years old. Mr. Quinley was born on December 25, 1939 in Red Level, Alabama to Jim Coy Quinley and Maebell Atkins. He was the third oldest of 12 children. Claude married Christine Baker in June of 1959. Shortly after they married, the Quinleys moved to Irving, Texas where Claude worked at Roadway Trucking for 30 years. Mr. Quinley also built a tow truck company from the ground up in 1990. Claude's Wrecker Service was in operation until 1997. He was incredibly proud of his family owned business. He also found time to volunteer with the Dallas Police Department as a Reserve Police Officer for four years. Together with Christine, he raised two daughters, and welcomed three grandchildren into their family. Upon retirement, Claude dedicated his time to raising his grandchildren, working on various home projects, and enjoying time with his family. Mr. Quinley is survived by wife Christine, his daughters Linda Chaney (and son-in-law Terry Chaney) of Irving, Brenda Westmoreland (and son-in-law Mitchell Ritchie) of Irving; his grandchildren Christina Mainard of Irving, Scotty Westmoreland Jr. (spouse Felicia Guarino) of St. Charles, MO, Casey Chaney of Irving; two great grandchildren Lawrence Ray and Nicholas Westmoreland, both of St. Charles, MO; father of Christina and Scotty Jr., Scotty Westmoreland Sr. (spouse Carla Westmoreland) of St. Charles, MO; his brothers Johnny, David, and Levon Mitchell; his sister Sara Coleman; his cousin Gay Chapman (all of Alabama), and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, daughter Linda Gail Quinley, sisters Bonnie Faye Castleberry, Evon Palmer, Alberta Armstrong, Jennie Mae Brogdan ; and brothers Fred and Joseph Quinley. Mr. Quinley will be buried following funeral services on January 30, 2019 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, TX. A memorial will take place on January 29 from 6-8 PM at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home in Irving, TX. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mr. Quinley's life. If desired, donations can be made in Claude's name to the Alzheimer's Association. SERVICES

Visitation

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062

Funeral Service

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 10:00 AM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062