Raymond Clyde Quarles "Gloomy", 88, of Louisa, Virginia departed this life on Tuesday, January ,16 2007 at his home. He was born July 22, 1918 to the late Nicholas Quarles and Melinda Straughn Quarles. Raymond was the last survivor of fourteen children. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Theola Scott Quarles.
He was educated in the Louisa County School System and was a member of Zion Travelers Baptist Church.
Raymond was honorably discharged from the United States Army. His Decorations and Citations: Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Ribbon, American Theater Service Ribbon and World War II Victory Ribbon.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory four children: Therod Clyde Quarles, of Seattle, Washington, Sandra Q. Ellis, of Charlotte, North Carolina, Sharon Q. Hill, of New York and Corliss B. Holmes of Louisa; seven grandchildren, Dominique Baskfield, Damond Baskfield, Lauren Hill, Kimbrely Hill, Williard I. Hill III, Erica Ellis, and Jaison Ellis; three adored great grandchildren, Nastaje Baskfield, Dorian Baskfield and Ayanna Baskfield; one adopted great granchild, Anaya Johnson; two sons-in-law, Timothy Holmes and Williard I. Hill Jr.; a devoted nephew, Elder (June) Quarles; eight sisters-in-law, Elisa Scott, Mary Scott, Audrey Perkins, Pauline Baskfield, Kathleen Bell, Leona Johnson, Alma Quarles and Susie Quarles; three brothers-in-law, Edward Pendleton, Melvin Baskfield and John E. Johnson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. All who knew Raymond called him a friend.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm Friday, January 19,2007 at Thomasson Watson Funeral Chapel.
The funeral will be held at 1 pm Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Zion Travelers Baptist Church. A Military Interment will follow at Galilee Baptist Church Cemetery, where he will be placed by his beloved wife.