Funeral service for Walter Bedford Quick, age 85, of Elora, TN, will be conducted at 11 AM on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Arrick officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, next to his wife, Nina Ruth Dunn Quick.
Mr. Quick was born on June 14, 1932 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Albert Alexander and Udera Hopkins Quick. He was of the Baptist Faith and worked for 40+ years as a machinist with John Blue Company. Walter was a lifelong farmer and extraordinary gardener. Mr. Quick passed away on April 28, 2018 at St. Thomas, Rutherford.
Survivors include his children, Loyd (Sharron) Quick of Fayetteville, Lary Eugene (Trina) Quick of Flintville, and Margaret (William) Marrs of Rockwood, TN; grandchildren, Bradley (Jessica) Quick, Benjamin (Cayla) Quick, Daniel (Jessica) Quick, Madison Quick, Alax (Amber) Quick, Gabriel Quick, Alex Rackard, and Amanda Quick; thirteen great-grandchildren; and a brother, Eulus (Bettye) Quick. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Quick was preceded in death by a son, Walter David Quick.
Visitation with the family will be from 5 PM until 8 PM on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Higgins Funeral Home. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Walter Bedford Quick.
Mr. Quick was a fine man, Ive know him most my life. I always enjoyed being around him. My deepest sympathy goes out to my sis Sharon, Loyd and the family. He will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Quick’s passing. I know he will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Although, I did not have the honor to know him, he has left a wonderful legacy.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Quick was such a fine man. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Love you all.
Eulus & Bettye, We are so sorry at your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.
Gary & Jo Ann
We are praying peace and comfort for you all, Loyd, Sharron, Madi, and family. We love y’all ?
Eulus and family, I share in the sorrow at the loss of your brother. May you find comfort in all the memories you share.
Jerry absolutely thought the world of Mr. Walter and had tremendous respect for him. You are all in our prayers.. May you treasure the legacy he leaves.
On behalf of the ERVS family, we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to your family. We are are broken-hearted for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear about Mr. Quick. A most kind man. Our deepest sympathy to the family. May God comfort you as only He can.
Loyd and Sharron. So sorry about the death of Mr. Quick. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
Cindy Mitchell Mingle