Byron Alan O’Quinn, 32, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on October 18, 1984, to Cheryl Ann Jardell and Tracy Alan O’Quinn, and had been a lifelong resident of Beaumont. Byron was a graduate of Lamar University with a degree in Liberal Arts. He was a graphic designer with Cotton Cargo for nine years. Byron was an accomplished Potter and left behind a legacy of beautiful pottery.
He was an avid enthusiast in the Texas Renaissance Festival near Spring and was honored being named an Ambassador of the TRF. Byron was also involved in the Sherwood Forest Renaissance Festival near Austin and created a very precise map that was the depiction of the grounds of Sherwood Forest. He lovingly belonged to a clan named “The Medieval Band of Moo”. He felt a kinship with his fellow members, whom he considered family. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from all friends and family. He touched so many lives with an open heart. He will be missed for his love, thoughtfulness, and his quick wit.
He is survived by his father, Tracy O’Quinn; and mother, Cheryl Ann O’Quinn, both of Beaumont; aunts, Judy Noble of Beaumont and Lynn Moroux and her husband, Greg, of Lafayette, Louisiana; uncles, Paul Jardell and his wife, Susan, of Houston; John Jardell and his wife, Cathy, of San Diego, California; and Tom Jardell and his wife, Lauren, of Lafayette, Louisiana; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A gathering of Mr. O’Quinn’s family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a Time for Sharing at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
