Dr. Quentin R. Pirkle Sr.

My deepest sympathies go to Dr. Pirkle's family. He was my doc more than 50 years ago. He is a great man and doctor and will be missed by a generation who he "grew" from sprouts. He loved every part of life, embracing every moment. He is loving right now up in heaven, whistling, working in the garden, still doing God's work. Sharon (Kidwell) Walker

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Our deepest sympathy to Dr. Pirkle's family. He truly was a great man and all that he was will be forever remembered at Skyland Church, where he served so faithfully for so many years. Our love and prayers are with all of you, Brenda and John Borg

My deepest sympathy to Dr. Pirkle's family-I'm writing to celebrate his life-he was a great man-when I was sick, my first thought was to go to Dr. Pirkle-he always had a solution and even gave me a sheet of paper with no-nonsense advice on getting better. I cherish my sheet of paper on how to help with a cold. His main advice was to drink plenty of water to flush out any infection. When all else failed, I could always go to Dr. Pirkle and I'd be better.-Always-Your Dad, brother, grandpa, and great-grandpa was a very great man and helped a whole lot of people in the Brookhaven and Atlanta area. I always loved to see the framed note on the fireplace mantel from the kid who said "Dear Dr. Pirkle-Don't ever come to my house again" He must have gotten a shot. He always had an upbeat attitude and I will remember him with his starched white shirt and suspenders. Also, I loved his nurse's no-nonsense approach as well (forgot her name-memory bad)-she was quite a character. If I needed a pencillan shot, she'd catch me in the hall when I was least expecting it or if they needed urine sample, she'd hand me a canning jar (clean of course). They just don't make dr's like him anymore. He will be greatly missed. He's in Heaven now rejoicing and probably looking after everyone else or just letting others take care of him-right?

Dr. Pirkle's amazing legacy is in his family: his wife, children and grandchildren. After knowing his daughter Cathy and son-in-law Bill for over 20 years, the stories of their father through all of those years were always inspirational. He leaves lessons of hard work, honesty, commitment and love. He had a wonderful life, but he will be missed.

What an amazing man and wonderful physician. I remember his coming to our house after office hours. I also remember the shots! Painful, but they made me feel better. Brookhaven was lucky to have him.

Susan, Charles, Ada, David and Jessie - our prayers are with you and the rest of the Pirkle family. May the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit fill your hearts. Love, the Schofield family

Sorry to learn of his passing. Did not know him but knew his son and Linda. He must have been a great man as is his son. We both know that he is in a better place, lived a good full life and was so ill at the last. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Betty Jackson

DR. PIRKLE WAS A GREAT MAN AND DOCTOR THE LIKES OF WHICH AREN'T SEEN MUCH THESE DAYS. HE SERVED THE BROOKHAVEN AND CROSS KEYS HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY WITH LOVE AND DEVOTION FOR DECADES. HE WAS ALSO MY FAMILIES DOCTOR FOR YEARS, I WILL ALWAYS HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF A MAN WHO WAS MORE LIKE FAMILY TO THE PEOPLE HE SERVED, THAN JUST FAMILY PHYSICIAN. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES AND MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL.

My condolences to your family. He was such a blessing to this community. My grandparents lived next door to his office. I always will remember going there when I was young. He was a great man.

My sympathy is with all of you with the passing of a very great man. his legacy, and the example, he was to many. He was the renaissance Doctor of early Skyland/Brookhaven area.

Dr.Pirkle was our family physician when I was growing up. I have so many fond memories of him, including the aforementioned "Pirkleism". I think my early memories of him may have been what inspired me to make nursing my career choice. Thanks, Doc, for everything you did for me & my family. The entire family is in my prayers.

Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. What special memories you will carry with you.
Anne Rumble

Pirkle Family

In 1954, at age seven, I contracted polio. Dr. Pirkle was my doctor and I disctinctly remember him coming to our house, making a tentative diagnosis and making arrangements for me to go to Grady Hospital.Upon my recovery, he remained my doctor until my family moved to California. I have many fond memories of him and his office. I distictly remember his kind demeanor and great bedside manor. He made many trips to our home, as well. It does seem that each visit necessitated a shot, however! Later, I was fortunate to go to medical school and to practice internal medicine for many years. I think Dr. Pirkle had a significant influence on me choosing this profession. I tried to model myself after him. I have a Norman Rockwell print in my office titled The Family Physician and each time I look at it I am immediately reminded of him. I am truly sorry for your loss. (My father also told me that Dr. Pirle's wife and my mother were classmates at Weslyan College.)

Sincerely,

Alexander "Chip" Lorch

Cathy - I always look for you at the Rumble Reunion and was sorry when we heard this year of your dad's illness. We lost our dad about a year ago.
Thinking of you during this hard time -
- Love

Martha,
Thinking of you and your family today. What a wonderful life Quentin had!

Love from the Rumble Family

Dr. Pirkle was a Brookhaven legend. He was an awesome man! "Pray for the Braves, and don't take any wooden nickles!" And the best advice ever, "Drinky the water 'till you peepee the water" My condolences on the loss of this great man. He was also my uncle Bay's hunting buddy.

Dr. Prikle was our family Doctor when we were children. Deepest sympathy to his Family in your time of sorrow.

Susan,
So sorry to hear about your father. I know how special he was to you and your family. May the Lord comfort you and give you His peace.
In Christ, Joyce Tully

Quentin and Linda, We mourn the loss of your father with you, but celebrate his legacy ( his family) ! What a wonderful testimony. God bless each of you! Bill and Wynnette Cheek

Dr. Susan and famiy, sorry to here about the loss of your father, our thoughts and prayers are with at this time, much love to you and your family. Sallie Johnson

Dr. Susan, I see your resemblance, especially the smile. You were so understanding when my pet passed in '05. May your hearts be filled with loving memories of times together. May the Lord comfort you.

Doctor Susan:
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. May the Lord bless you in your time of grief.
Much love to you and yours:

We are sad to hear of Dr. Pirkle's death. He was our family when we moved Brookhaven in 1958. We will miss him and can still recall some of the humorous advise he gave along with his prescriptions. Our sincere sympathy, Cecil, Mary, Kathryn Cronin and Paul Cook

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the future.
Evelyn, Mike, Michael & Michelle Spaulding

Cathy,
I was so sorry to read about your Dad's death. Loved reading about your Waffle House dinners and summer vacations at the beach.
You were lucky to have such a loving and devoted father (I even remember the fallout shelter in your backyard!).
Love,
Jean (Brannan) Walker

I am so sorry for you loss. I never knew him, but if he was anything like his son, Dr. Quentin Pirkle, Jr. he was a wonderful human being and fine doctor. I know he will be missed by many.
Winston Brown

Dr. Pirkle was one of a kind. The world was truly blessed by his presence. We will always remember his wit & wisdom. But mostly the Pirklelisms,"Drink a water, till you ___ a water" He has been apart of my life as long as I can remember. And will truly be missed.
John & Cheryl (Bowen) Warbington - Ashford Park, Atlanta Ga

Linda, Quentin, Beth, and Marty, we extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father and grandfather. We pray that God will hold your hearts in His Hands during this time and that wonderful memories will flood your Souls. With love, Jean, David, Elizabeth, Sally, and Jeremy Thompson

Linda, Quentin, Beth, Marty, and the family of Dr. Pirkle, We extend our deepest sympathy to you in your loss of such a wonderful father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God keep your hearts wrapped in His Hands during this time. And may wonderful memories flood your soul. Love, Jean, David, Elizabeth, Sally, and Jeremy Thompson

So sorry to hear of your dad's death. We know you will miss him. How I wish we had moved to the area sooner and gotten to know him. He does indeed sound like an amazing man. May God comfort and encourage each of you.
We love you,
Margaret and Andrew Howell

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The peace of the Lord be with you.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dr. Pirkle was my physcian for many years. My mother, Katherine Cook, took me and my sister to him since we were babies.He was so down to earth in his manners and diagnosis! I loved him dearly even though I hated those shots!
Lee Cook Silavent

He will be greatly missed by many people.