Donald Lee Qualls

Donald (Don) Lee Qualls, 86, of Anderson, Indiana passed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on July 30, 2015 after a brief illness. Don was born in Overton County Tennessee on September the 8th 1928. On January 31, 1951 in Crossville TN, Don married the love of his life, the former Reba Louise Walker. Don and Reba happily enjoyed 64 years of marriage investing time together in church, vacationing, gardening and visiting with friends. Don was a tireless worker who taught the great value of serving others first. After 40 years of service, Don retired from Emge Packing Company. Don, a man with a deep love for Jesus Christ, was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Anderson. Prior to his membership at the First Church of the Nazarene, Don was instrumental in the foundation of the 25th Street Free Will Baptist and Chesterfield Free Will Baptist Churches. His love for ministry reached beyond his local church and family as Don also assisted children in South Carolina with his passion and support for the Baptist Children’s Home in Greenville, South Carolina. In addition to his love for his church and family, Don possessed a tremendous love for his country. Don, a decorated Army war veteran, served in the Korean War as a Sergeant. Don later continued his commitment to his country and community by serving with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and as a precinct committeeman. Don is survived by the pride of his life Reba Louise Qualls of Anderson and two children, Debbie Qualls of Anderson Indiana and Ron Qualls (Vanessa) of Fishers. Don was also survived by his two grandchildren Mallory and Malachi Qualls of Fishers and his best friend for life, Braden Looper and AJ Webb, both of Anderson, IN. Don also has two sisters, Willie Mae Lowe of Crossville TN, and Wanda Faye Phillips of Rickman TN as well as several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Mae (Harris) Qualls, Infant Brothers B.C and W.T and brother Ezra Qualls. He was also preceded in death by his four sisters Mable Qualls, Josephine Harvill, Olla Harvill, and Sally Maude Fisher. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 am, Monday, August 3 at the Robert D. Loose Funeral Home in Anderson, Indiana with the Reverend Gary Klinger officiating. A military graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW Post #266 and the US Army at the Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m, Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund at www.curealz.org. Those wishing to sign Don’s guestbook may do so at www.loosecares.com.

Donald Lee Qualls

September 8, 1928 - July 30, 2015