Celebrating the life of
Earl Bernard Quarterman
May 20, 1952 - February 07, 2008
Savannah- Earl B. Quarterman, Sr., 55, died Thursday February 7, 2008.
He was a graduate of Tompkins High School, class of 1970 and attended Savannah State College. Mr. Quarterman worked at Continental Can Company as a foreman for 23 years and Imperial Sugar of Port Wentworth, Georgia for 10 years. He attended The Temple of Glory Community Church. His mother, Mrs. Georgia Mae Quarterman preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Polite Quarterman of Savannah; son, Earl B. Quarterman, Jr. of Atlanta; daughter, Akilah Quarterman of Atlanta; father and step-mother, Mr. Alfred Quarterman & Mrs. Catherine Quarterman; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Edwards, Jr. of Savannah; brothers, Frank Almeida Quarterman of Daytona, FL, Alfred Wiliane Quarterman, Jr. of Savannah and a multitude of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Visitation: Friday, February 15, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service: Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple of Glory Community Church, 1105 Stiles Avenue, Savannah, GA 31415, with Bishop Matthew Odum, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery, 1336 Dean Forest Road, Garden City, GA.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Helen: You are in my prayers daily. I hope to see and talk with you soon. Be of good courage and know you are loved.
- Beatrice Banks, High Point, NC
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Earl. We were friends in school and it is always hard to hear of the passing of a classmate. I will be praying for the peace of the Lord in this trying time for the family.
- Rev David Johnson, Sterling, CO
I am sorry for your loss Earl and your family and I am thinking about you guys and and praying for you.
- William Sutton, Savannah, GA
Helen, you and your family are in our prayers. We wish you grace and serenity.
- Tanya and Bob Simonton, Savannah, GA
Dear Family, Know that you are in our prayers. Your brothers Ronald & Donald Jones and sister, Sandra, will always cherish the years of brotherhood/sisterhood that we share. Our hearts are filled with sorrow, but joyous for Earl's homegoing. Helen, dear sister and Mr. Quarterman please hold our love close. We embrace you and love you always. Sandra Berry & Joshua Walker RonaldNew Orleans& DonaldSavannah Jones Mr. Quarterman
- Sandra Berry, New Orleans, LA
My deepest sympathy to the Quarterman Family, I met Earl in 1971 when I married his Classmate the Late James Andrew Meadows of Savannah. Gods Blessing, Manzetta Meadows and daughter Jennifer A. Meadows.
- Manzetta Meadows, Delray Beach, FL
Helen my heart and prayers go out to you and your famliy. I pray that God will comfort you and your family at this difficult time. I pray God's peace and his strenght upon you and your family. Sincere Love Calvin Lee Sanders & Verdenia E. Palmer-Sanders
- Verdenia E. Palmer-Sanders, Jacksonville, NC
Dear Helen and Family, Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband and know that you are in our hearts and prayers. There are few words that can comfort at a time like this, but we know that your faith, your family and your strength will carry you through. Sincerely, Linda and Arthur Brill Sylvia Seidel
- Linda F. Brill, Savannah, GA
To Helen, Earl Jr, and Akilah, I am sorry to hear about your husband and father, my heart-felt condolences go out to you all in this time of need. God Bless you and your family. Love, Atrellia Quarterman
- Atrellia J. Quarterman, Fayetteville, NC
Helen my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.Sorry I can't be there with you but will contact you soon. Love Ronald
- Ronald Thompson, Detroit, MI
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Monique & Ben Herron, Savannah, GA
Please accept my condolences on your loss. I was so sad to read about Mr. Quarterman's passing in the newspaper. I have very fond memories of him and your family from your time at Walden. He was a very kind, gentle soul and always had a smile on his face. I will keep you all in my prayers. Jennifer Marsh Former Manager - Walden at Chatham Center
- Jennifer Marsh, Savannah, GA
Be at peace, your loved one is with God.
- Penny Maestretti, Pooler/Port Wentworth, GA
To Helen, Alfred & Family: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you during your sorrow. I will continue to remember you in prayer.
- Sheryl Howard-Fields, Brooklyn, NY
Helen: You are in my prayers daily. I hope to see and talk with you soon. Be of good courage and know you are loved.
- Beatrice Banks, High Point, NC
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Earl. We were friends in school and it is always hard to hear of the passing of a classmate. I will be praying for the peace of the Lord in this trying time for the family.
- Rev David Johnson, Sterling, CO
I am sorry for your loss Earl and your family and I am thinking about you guys and and praying for you.
- William Sutton, Savannah, GA
Helen, you and your family are in our prayers. We wish you grace and serenity.
- Tanya and Bob Simonton, Savannah, GA
Dear Family, Know that you are in our prayers. Your brothers Ronald & Donald Jones and sister, Sandra, will always cherish the years of brotherhood/sisterhood that we share. Our hearts are filled with sorrow, but joyous for Earl's homegoing. Helen, dear sister and Mr. Quarterman please hold our love close. We embrace you and love you always. Sandra Berry & Joshua Walker RonaldNew Orleans& DonaldSavannah Jones Mr. Quarterman
- Sandra Berry, New Orleans, LA
My deepest sympathy to the Quarterman Family, I met Earl in 1971 when I married his Classmate the Late James Andrew Meadows of Savannah. Gods Blessing, Manzetta Meadows and daughter Jennifer A. Meadows.
- Manzetta Meadows, Delray Beach, FL
Helen my heart and prayers go out to you and your famliy. I pray that God will comfort you and your family at this difficult time. I pray God's peace and his strenght upon you and your family. Sincere Love Calvin Lee Sanders & Verdenia E. Palmer-Sanders
- Verdenia E. Palmer-Sanders, Jacksonville, NC
Dear Helen and Family, Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband and know that you are in our hearts and prayers. There are few words that can comfort at a time like this, but we know that your faith, your family and your strength will carry you through. Sincerely, Linda and Arthur Brill Sylvia Seidel
- Linda F. Brill, Savannah, GA
To Helen, Earl Jr, and Akilah, I am sorry to hear about your husband and father, my heart-felt condolences go out to you all in this time of need. God Bless you and your family. Love, Atrellia Quarterman
- Atrellia J. Quarterman, Fayetteville, NC
Helen my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.Sorry I can't be there with you but will contact you soon. Love Ronald
- Ronald Thompson, Detroit, MI
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Monique & Ben Herron, Savannah, GA
Please accept my condolences on your loss. I was so sad to read about Mr. Quarterman's passing in the newspaper. I have very fond memories of him and your family from your time at Walden. He was a very kind, gentle soul and always had a smile on his face. I will keep you all in my prayers. Jennifer Marsh Former Manager - Walden at Chatham Center
- Jennifer Marsh, Savannah, GA
Be at peace, your loved one is with God.
- Penny Maestretti, Pooler/Port Wentworth, GA
To Helen, Alfred & Family: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you during your sorrow. I will continue to remember you in prayer.
- Sheryl Howard-Fields, Brooklyn, NY
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
