Bobby Quillen Obituary

Bobby D. Quillen

August 25, 1945 -

October 9, 2024

KINGSPORT - Bobby D. Quillen, age 79 of Kingsport, TN, was reunited with the love of his life, Mildred Ramey Quillen, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at The Blake in Kingsport. Bobby was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA on August 25, 1945, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Begley Quillen.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and retired from Eastman Chemical after 33 ½ years.

Bobby enjoyed yard work. But the most important things to him were his sons and grandchildren.

Other than his wife, Mildred Ramey Quillen; parents, Hazel Joseph Quillen and Mary Begley Quillen, he is also preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley Harper and Shelby Castle and brother, Carles Quillen.

He is survived by his sons, Matthew Quillen (Samantha) and Christopher Quillen (Brittany); several grandchildren; sister, Myrtle Carter; special friends, Wanda and Maggie; several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of The Blake, especially Jake Shown and several neighbors, good friends and family members for their assistance.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM in the chapel with Pastor Jason Bawgus officiating. Lindsay Osborne will provide the music.

Military Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Carter Cemetery (Stoney Creek) with honors presented by American Legion Post #3/Post #265 assisted by members of the Virginia Army National Guard Honors Team. The family will meet at the funeral home at 12:00 Noon to go in procession to the cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Quillen, Christopher Quillen, Matthew Collins, Ismael Cuevas Quillen, Jeff Graybeal, Darrel Dykes and Matt Osborne.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to American Legion Posts or Alzheimer's – Northeast Tennessee Chapter, 207 North Boone St., Suite 1050, Johnson City, TN 37604.

Online condolences may be made to the Bobby D. Quillen family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com

COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME is honored to serve the family of Bobby D. Quillen