Louis Raymond Qualls I

Louis Qualls Obituary

LOUIS RAYMOND
QUALLS, I, 54
Edy's Ice Cream

LAKELAND - Louis Raymond Qualls, I, 54 of Lakeland died June 13, 2011 due to complications with cancer.
Lou was born February 20, 1957 in Chicago to William Henry and Mary Ellen (Vinson) Qualls and moved to Lakeland in 1993 coming from Chicago. Lou retired from Edy's Ice Cream in 2010 as it's Transportation Safety Manager with over eighteen years of service. Lou is a United States Marine Corp veteran and an avid gun collector and enthusiast and was a member of the NRA.
He was united in marriage on December 2, 1989 to his former wife, Maribel, who resides in Lakeland. Lou is also survived by his sons, Louis R. (Tammy) Qualls, II and William H. Qualls, both of Chicago and Edward (Amber) Gonzalez of N. Carolina; his daughters, Dawn M. (John) Piparo of Lakeland and Julia E. Qualls and Madalyn A. Qualls, both of Lakeland; his sisters, Portia Shannon of Indiana, Mary Sparks and Judy Salgado both of Tennessee and Felicia Gomez of Chicago; his brothers, Bobby and Jimmy Qualls both of Savannah, TN, Nathan Qualls of Chicago and Wyatt and Jerry Qualls both of Indiana. Lou is also survived by his eight grandchildren.
Friends will be received Saturday from 11am to 1pm at the Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel where funeral services will be held that day at 1pm. Entombment with full military honors will follow in the Lakeland Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Department of Navy Gift Fund: 3025 John Quick Rd., Quantico, VA 22134 Memo: Wounded Warrior Regiment Charitable Organization.

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Published by The Ledger on Jun. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Qualls

11 Entries

Christina McLeod

July 7, 2011

Dear Madalyn, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad! Remember he will always be a part of you. You and your family in my prayers. Deepest sympathies, Mrs. McLeod (Rochelle School of the Arts)

Leigh Ann Senoussi

June 20, 2011

To the precious Qualls Family: You remain in my thoughts and prayers, especially in the days to come, as you adjust to the loss of Lou. Praise God for the fact that Lou knew Jesus personally and that he is with our Lord even now at this moment!

Patricia Yagtu

June 19, 2011

Dear Julia and the Qualls family,
I just learned about Lou's passing, and we are so sorry for your loss! I always remember Lou coming up to the pool w/you girls and Mary, and how much he loved you all! I think his love and admiration for you all will carry you through! May he rest in peace, and may you find comfort in having had such a wonderful father. Patty & J-Rock

Dorothy Srembo

June 19, 2011

My condolences to all of Lou's family and his friends who loved him so much. I never met Lou personally but feel that I know him through his friends. May you all salute his life and share the good memories of your too brief time together. As a fellow Veteran I salute his service to our country!

SCOTT EMERY

June 17, 2011

LOU WAS THE BEST BOSS ANYONE COULD ASK FOR . HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND . I THOUGHT OF HIM LIKE A OLDER BROTHER . HE WAS ALWAYS HAPPY GO LUCKY AND VERY UNDERSTANDING . HE WAS THERE FOR ME WHEN MY MOTHER PAST . HE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME I COULD TALK TO HIM ABOUT ANYTHING . HE ALWAYS HAD TIME . EVERYONE THAT KNEW LOU LOVE HIM .. THANKS FOR BEING IN MY LIFE . I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU AND YOUR SMILE . REST MY BROTHER AND I WILL SEE YOU AT A LATER TIME .

Tom Vinson

June 16, 2011

To the Qualls Family: Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad and brother. Our prayers and thoughts
are with you.
Uncle Tom Vinson and Renee Vinson

Bob Birchbauer

June 16, 2011

My sincere condolences to the Qualls family. I had the pleasure of working with Lou for several years. I always admired his integrity as well as his loyalty. Lou was very instrumental in turning Edys into a first class operation.

Christian Stanley

June 16, 2011

Lou was not a part of the Oakley family for very long but he made an impression in the short time he was with us. Our deepest condolences go to the Qualls family, especially to his children whom he often spoke of. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Christian Stanley

June 16, 2011

Lou wasn't a part of the Oakley family for very long but he made an impression in the short time he was with us. Our deepest condolences go to the Qualls family, especially to his children whom he often spoke of. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jenny Diaz

June 16, 2011

Our sincere condolences to our familia in Lakeland. Maribel, my dear cuz, may his memory and knowing he is at peace comfort you and the kids. Embrace your faith, it carries us through times like these. Love you all, Jenny & Delfin. Rest in peace Lou.

MacKenzie's Momma

June 16, 2011

My sincere condolences to the Qualls family. Lou loved you all and was a very proud papa. His greatest joy were you, his children. I know this is a difficult time for you but in time the grief will ease and the love for your dad will stay with you forever.

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