Charles R. Quay

June 14, 1929 - June 24, 2017

Charles R. Quay, age 88 of Millville, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He had been in declining health over the last few years. Born in Spring City, PA to the late Charles H. and Pauline (Edwards) Quay, he grew up in Millville and graduated from Millville High School, Class of 1947. Charles joined the United States Army and served from 1948 to 1952 during the Korean Conflict. For 33 years he worked for Bell Telephone and retired as a Supervisor in 1986. Charles was a member of the Neptune Lodge No. 75 F & AM, where he served as a Master of the lodge. He was also the District Deputy Grand Master of the 22nd District. The lodge then merged with Shekinah of Millville, and Charles served faithfully to the lodge. He attended the Fourth United Methodist Church in Millville, and he enjoyed taking walks and traveling. Charles will be sadly missed by his wife of 64 years Leila (Savage); his children, Randall C. Quay and wife Nancy of Millville, and Cheryl L. Stellwag and husband Dennis of Millville; two grandchildren, Stacey and Randall II; one great granddaughter Addison; and one nephew David Butcher. He was predeceased by his sister Nancy Whilden. A Masonic Service will begin at 11 a.m., followed by his memorial service on Thursday, June 29, 2017 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Fourth United Methodist Church, 308 Kates Blvd, Millville, NJ 08332 or to the Masonic Temple Shekinah, F & A Masons, Chapter No. 58, 1317 Fairton Road, Millville, NJ 08332. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Charles R. Quay may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.