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William Quattlebaum Obituary
Mr. Quattlebaum died Friday, October 23, 2009. Born August 15, 1920, in Aiken County, he was a son of the late James Daniel Quattlebaum and Cora Geneva Rouis Quattlebaum. A graduate of Monetta/Ridge Spring High School, Class of 1937, he earned his BS in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina in 1941. He was employed by Burroughs Corporation in Columbia and retired from Unisys Corporation in 1983.
Mr. Quattlebaum, a WWII veteran, attained the rank of captain in the U.S. Ordnance Corps. He was a member of the American Legion, an active member of Columbia Civitan Club and a 50-year member of the Acacia Masonic Lodge. A long-time member of North Trenholm Baptist Church, he served as deacon, Sunday School director, choir member, and taught the Major Quattlebaum Sunday School Class.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Ruth Florer Quattlebaum; children, John Ray Quattlebaum (Ann), Jeanne Q. Byrd (Wayne), William F. Quattlebaum (Elizabeth), Mary Q. Murray (Warren); sister, Mrs. Elise Q. Watson of Summerville; grandchildren, stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, David Allen Quattlebaum.
Memorials may be made to North Trenholm Baptist Church, 6515 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Quattlebaum
October 31, 2009
Mrs. Ruth and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Ray was indeed one of a kind. We will miss him in this world but how the Heavenly Choir must be rejoicing !
Bill and Jane Alewine
October 26, 2009
Ruth and Family. We loved you and Ray so much and are grieving with you during this sad time. We are unable to attend the funeral, however we are
there in spirit. May you find comfort and peace through Gods love.
George and Betty Moreland
JOAN MCCOY
October 26, 2009
MR QUATTLEBAUM WAS ALWAYS SO KIND AND FAITHFUL TO HIS LORD. I WILL MISS SITTING BESIDE HIM AND HIS WIFE ON SUNDAY.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY,
Chris Seay
October 26, 2009
Mrs. Ruth, our church has lost an incredible man who loved people so much! Heaven has gained a saint. We will miss Mr. Ray's gentle spirit and word of encouragement. Much love to you!
Pastor Benjy
October 25, 2009
The Quattlebaum Family; My prayers and love are with you during this chapter of your lives. May God grant you peace and wholeness.
Kelly & Mickey Cortez
October 25, 2009
John and Ann, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.John, may God comfort you in the loss of your father.
Love, Kelly and Mickey Cortez
mary clare mcabee
October 24, 2009
Bill, I am so sorry about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
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