Alton D. Quick's Obituary
Alton David Quick, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on March 5, 2015. Born on October 25, 1931, he was the son of the late Adam Quick and the late Pauline Robinson Lewis, both of Birmingham, Alabama. An Eagle Scout and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He attained his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Birmingham Southern College and his doctorate from the University of Alabama, achieving the honor of membership in Phi Delta Kappa and Kappa Delta Pi. Retired Professor Emeritus at the University of Memphis in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, he taught there from 1970 to 1992. While there, he developed and directed Project MEMPHIS, a program designed to serve the family and educational needs of developmentally delayed pre-school children. In connection with that program, he received many honors and awards during his career, including the University of Memphis’ first Distinguished Research Award and the National Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Teacher Education. He was a Civil War buff, he loved to dance, and he was happiest when spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his brother Albert Quick and his sister Alice Miller, he leaves behind Blanche, his wife of 55 years, daughter Christie (Chris Aberle) of Mandeville, Louisiana, and grandsons Brennan Aberle, Marshall Aberle, and Connor Aberle, as well as dear brothers- and sisters-in law and nieces and nephews. In addition to the loving care of his wife, he was cared for at home by Erma Rayborn, Vossie Powell, and Elizabeth Bradford, to whom the family is deeply grateful for their attentive and devoted service. The funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 11, at Second Baptist Church, 4680 Walnut Grove Road, with visitation for the hour preceding the service. Interment will follow at a later time at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to a charity of the donor’s choosing.
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