Thomas Benton Qualls

October 10, 2022

Mr. Thomas Benton Qualls, age 93, passed away, Saturday, October 8, 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by family. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, Al. and a member of Unity Baptist Church. He proudly served in the United States Army for many years. He retired from Monsanto with 25 years of service.  After retiring he went to work with SAV/Pepsi for many years, and worked the fields for Boll Weevils.

Mr. Qualls enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a very loving and dedicated husband to his wife, Gladys for 44 years. He enjoyed going hunting and fishing. He always loved tending and caring for “all the babies” rather at church are anywhere, “he just had that love for Babies.” He was a very devoted Christian and a man of God.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sidney (Vergie Vera Whidbee) Qualls, wife of 44 years, Gladys Powell Qualls, one son, Thomas Evans Qualls, one brother, James McCoy Qualls, and one sister, Bobbie Lee Holland.

He is survived by his one son, John “JJ” Hansen, of Mobile, AL; three daughters, Brenda “June” (Tom) McClendon, of McDavid, FL; Deborah “Debbie” (Sean) Dimond, of Red Level, AL; Lisa (Kenny) Rolin, of Atmore, AL; thirteen grandchildren, twenty- two great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, two great-great-great- grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Unity Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Long, and Rev. Rickey Tedder officiating.

Burial will follow at Serenity Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 1 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries