Maxie Eugene Quinn passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, in Opelika, Alabama, at the age of 90.

He was born in Union, South Carolina, to William Charles Quinn and Lullean Lindsey Quinn. Maxie moved to Clearwater, Florida, in 1944 and graduated from Clearwater High School.

In January 1954, he proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving until 1957. Within a year, he earned the rank of Sergeant and served on embassy duty in the Mediterranean. During his military service, he formed many lifelong friendships and took great pride in being a Marine. He was a Jarhead through and through.

After completing his military service, Maxie returned to Clearwater, where he worked several jobs before realizing he was meant to be in business for himself. Although he started several businesses, his greatest success began in 1967 when he placed an ad in the Clearwater Sun newspaper seeking to borrow $6,000 to start a company. One man responded, offering $3,000, and that investment became the seed money for a small paint manufacturing company called Dyco Chemical and Coatings, which eventually became Dyco Paints.

A self-taught polymer chemist, Maxie built his first paint mixer from an old truck and began producing one batch of paint at a time. Before selling Dyco in 2010, he had developed more than 300 products and built an outstanding company alongside dedicated employees whom he deeply valued. Today, some of his products can still be found in Lowe's and Home Depot stores. He was highly respected throughout the paint industry and was known as the man who never said, "You can't." He never played golf or tennis because he never considered his work to be his hobby. He loved developing new products, creating business plans, and building companies. His accomplishments were remarkable, especially considering how little he started with. He often said he knew God's hand was on his life.

In 1975, Maxie accepted Christ, and a new chapter of his life began. He had always loved to sing and faithfully practiced every day. After joining the church choir, he began ministering through music and sharing his testimony in churches, prisons, nursing homes, and community events throughout Florida. He was ordained as a lay pastor, taught Sunday school, and served as a deacon at Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida. He loved the Lord with all his heart, and his favorite Bible verse was Matthew 6:33.

After retiring from Dyco, Maxie and his wife purchased Antique Alley in Belleair, Florida, where they spent five years building the business, including Petal & Vine. In 2015, they moved to Opelika, Alabama, to enjoy retirement surrounded by family.

Maxie is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Grider Quinn ("Patti"), whom he married on September 22, 1972. Together they spent a lifetime working side by side, building businesses,

raising a family, and sharing their faith. They lived a full and meaningful life together, and their love will endure forever.

He was also blessed with four wonderful children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He is survived by his children: James Mac Quinn (Julie), Rhonda Courtney (Skip), Robbi Freeman (Todd), and Tiffany Denson (Rush); his grandchildren: Heather Johnson, Meagan Werkheiser, Jeremy Dockerty, Ryan Courtney, Bailey McGee, Isabella Olafsson, Rush Denson Jr., Quinn Denson, and Sadie Denson; and his great-grandchildren: Quinn Werkheiser, Mack Johnson, Jameson Dockerty, and Emma Dockerty. He is also survived by his sisters, brothers, and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on July 20 at Purpose Baptist Church, 3211 Waverly Parkway, Opelika, Alabama, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery.

If you asked Maxie about his life, he would simply tell you, "I've had a good life, and I'm going straight up!"

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch, 174 Samford Dr., Camp Hill, AL 36850. Phone: (256) 896-4113