Christopher John Quinter

Christopher John Quinter, age 36, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born October 23, 1980, in Columbus, Ohio, to George and Judy Quinter. He was a 1999 graduate of Upper Arlington High School. He married Simone Hayes on July 18, 2005, in Knoxville. Chris was loved by so many; he made friends with just about everyone he met. He had the biggest heart and the most beautiful soul. He was so proud of his children, Katie (11) and Christopher (10) every day, and he found true joy and happiness in them. He loved cars, wakeboarding, ice hockey, Tennessee football, and above all else, spending time with his beloved family. Chris is survived by his wife, Simone; daughter, Kathryn; son, Christopher; father, George; mother, Judith; brothers, Richard (wife Michelle) and Michael (wife Jani); sister, Elizabeth (husband Mitchell); and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family, friends, and others whose lives Chris touched are invited to Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel, 4131 E. Emory Road Knoxville, TN 37938 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017, to reminisce, grieve, and remember Chris. The funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at St. Albert the Great, 7200 Brickey Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918, Father Tony Budnick officiating. Family and friends will proceed to Norris Memorial Gardens for the interment immediately following the Funeral Mass. Donations may be directed to the family for Katie and Christopher's college fund or to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (www.etch.com).