Carver Quainton

Carver “Lewis” Quainton, affectionately known as Lewis to most and Paw Paw to his grandkids, was born on April 29, 1945 in Cochran, GA to the late Elizabeth and Jessie Perry. Lewis attended Mt. Olive Elementary and graduated from Jeffersonville High School. He left Cochran, GA and moved to Atlanta, GA in the early 1960’s. During his time in Atlanta, at the age of 19, he was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. Since being drafted, he opted to enlist in the United States Air Force. From August 20, 1965 – August 19, 1971, Lewis fought for our country, earning an Honorable Discharge in 1971. After returning from Vietnam, Lewis settled into a lifelong, 30-year career, with the Atlanta Gas Light Company starting in 1973. He worked hard as he moved up quickly within the Service Department of the company and became Lead Foreman over a group of young men. Lewis was always a father-figure to the men he worked with and they looked to him for guidance. After retiring from the Atlanta Gas Light Company, he decided to go back to work as an HVAC Assistant at Georgia Perimeter College. Throughout the years, Lewis worked extremely hard to build a successful life for himself and his family. Proverbs 18:22 says “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord”. Lewis’ favor came in the form of his wonderful and loving wife, Barbara Usher. Lewis and Barbara dated for over 7 years and on October 14, 1981, he sealed the deal and made her his wife. Lewis and Barbara had a blended family as he brought to the marriage a daughter, and she, two daughters and a son. Together, they adopted a beautiful baby girl. Lewis also had two God-children, who recognized him as their dad as well. With their blended family, they built a life of love and commitment. Although their life wasn’t always perfect or easy, they were always committed. After returning from the war, through the years, Lewis suffered major health issues. He faced life challenges, like he faced everything else, with a profound stubbornness and fortitude. Loved ones said he had nine lives...and he lived all nine his way. Lewis came to Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Twiggs, Co. (Cochran, GA) and made peace with his circumstances towards the end of his natural life. On March 8, 2023 at 2:50pm, Lewis was called home to take his rest and be with our Heavenly Father. Although at times he struggled to accept his circumstances, as it related to his health, he was a loving husband for over 40-years, a sweet father, and a kind & gentle grandfather to all of his grandchildren. Lewis leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Barbara Quainton; daughters Gwen Flambo, Sheila Jenkins, Sabrina Jenkins, Brittany Santillan (Oscar) and Tonya Wiggins(Michael); sons Albert Jenkins ll and Dexter Burts; brother Peter Perry(Ann) and sister Ressia Perry; ten grandchildren Albert Jenkins, III, Wesley Milton, Brionna Turner, DeAndre McClinic, Jamiel Williams, Michael Wiggins Jr (Krystina), Jarek Wiggins ,Juston Wiggins, Oscar Santillan Jr, and O’conner Santillan, DeMarcus Burts (Renee) ; great grandchildren Kobi and Rodney Wiggins, Chloe, Madison, and Lauren Burts; nieces Shanika Perry & Wannisha Perry; nephews Aubrey Perry (Candice), Dante’ Perry, Maurice Perry (Traci) and a host of cousins and friends. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents Elizabeth and Jessie Perry; sisters Fannie Patterson, Patricia Perry, Maggie Perry; brother Jessie Perry Jr, Walter Perry; nephew Christian Perry. Livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/3160117

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Carver Quainton

April 29, 1945 - March 8, 2023