OBITUARY: James Robert Quick

James Robert Quick Sr., 88, resident of Eldorado, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville, Ind.

Bob was born Sept. 24, 1925, in Eldorado to the late Enos S. and Ida (Vantrease) Quick. He married the former Alice Bradshaw who survives. He was employed by NuWay furniture for over 40 years. Bob served his country during during WWII and the Korean War in the US Army. He was a member and Deacon of the Bethel Creek Primitive Baptist Church, a member of the Eldorado Lions Club, past District Governor, a Melvin Jones Fellow, past President of the Eldorado Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Saline County Historical Society and a member of the Saline County Tourism Board.

Bob is survived by his wife, Alice Quick; two sons, Van E. and wife Lou Ann Quick of Mabank, Texas, Brad and wife Dianne Quick of Newburgh, Ind.; a daughter, Mary Beth and husband Dan Franas of Edgerton, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, James Robert Quick Jr.; and a great-granddaughter, Amaya Smith. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2014, at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home in Eldorado with the Rev. Walter Baker officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Creek Cemetery with military honors. Visitation was 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family via the website www.colonialterracefuneralhome.com