Dewey (Duke) Quintrell
On Sunday, August 4, 2013 a much loved and respected husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend departed this world to join family and friends gone before. Dewey joined his mother, Grace; father, Harvey; brothers, Forrest and Dorris; sisters, Bertha and Nona.
He was retired from the Local Laborers Union 1353 – JHL Masonary and attended Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church.
Dewey (Duke) Quintrell was the husband of Mary Ann, father of Tim (Kim) and Linda (Susan and Nancy): grandfather to Justin, Emilee (Derek), Vicki, Samantha, Savannah and Alison; brother to Tommy (Judy) Quintrell, Eva (Ben) Gillenwater, Vernon (Brenda) Quintrell and Zola Wright.
His many nieces and nephews will greatly miss him. His great-great nieces and nephews, Cody, Kyle, Addison, Mykaela, Kindle and Zion will miss their fun times with “Papaw Duke”, but his love will never be forgotten.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Donald Lilly and Sue for all their care and support through the years; Pastor Frank Chapman, Andrew Boner, Jeff Quintrell, Jeff Gillenwater, special niece, Jean (Dan) Gillenwater; brothers in law, Gary (Eleanor) Huff and Larry (Shirley) Huff.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday, August 9th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
So sorry for your loss, Maryann, Linda, and Tim. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So very sorry MartAnn to.hear about Duke. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you
To Larry and his family from Shirley’s family…We are so very sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our prayers.
Dewey was a perfect example of a man who was always at the top of his profession. Hard working, high standards of ethics and integrity with zero tolerance for laziness. Liked and respected by co-workers. He will be sadly missed.
John Lacy and everyone at J.H.L. Masonry
Duke, you were one fine man. Ever since I have known you, you have been friendly, gracious, had a heard of gold and you made me feel welcome whenever I was around. My wife, Juanita, and I will miss you greatly. I pray for the Family at this time from such a devastating loss. May God bless you and help you heal.