Jerome E. ( Jerry) Quinlisk, of Franklin, a well-known and popular Tennessee artist, died on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016. He was 58.
In addition to his art career, Mr.Quinlisk was a partner in Plants Alive, his own local interiorscape company.
Over the years, Mr. Quinlisk donated numerous commissioned paintings for auction to benefit local organizations such as the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and A Vintage Affair, among others.
He was a member of the Nashville chapter of Alfa Romeo Owners Club USA. A graduate of The University of Tennessee, Mr. Quinlisk also attended the Watkins Institute.
He was the son of the late Ted and Sally Quinlisk and also was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Quinlisk.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy Quinlisk; three sisters, Karen Kinnard, Cindy Jones, and Susan Isaacs; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Quinlisk will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 615-794-2289, www.williamsonmemorial.com is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County or the American Cancer Society.