Thomas Isaiah O'Quin, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the age of 42. He was born in Columbia to Joseph and Gayle O'Quin where has remained a lifelong resident. He attended West Marion High School and Pearl River Community College. Thomas was a decorated veteran who served our country in the U.S. Army. He was a welder and a carpenter who loved to build things. He was employed with SLINE Construction. Thomas was devoted to his family and will be remembered for his big heart. He was giving, generous, and always willing to help anyone in need.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gayle O'Quin; a sister, Wendy O'Quin; and a son, Isaiah O'Quin. Thomas is survived by his wife, Allison Hollie; two daughters, Kaydance Hollie and Aspen O'Quin; three sons, Anthony Hollie, Tyson O'Quin, and Atlas O'Quin; his father, Joey O'Quin; a brother, Shaun O'Quin (Brittany); and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
There will be a funeral service to celebrate the life of Thomas at Colonial Funeral Home on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:00am. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 until service time. The funeral service will be officiated by Reverend Randall Buchanan and he will be laid to rest in Foxworth Cemetery assisted by Shaun O'Quin, Timothy Woodward, Cameron King, Rusty O'Quin, Zachary Turnage, Derrick Blanton, and Solomon Evans serving as pallbearers.
