E. Roger Quillin, 82, of Raleigh, passed on June 24, 2026. He was born in Sanford, North Carolina, on April 2, 1944, to Edward and Ethel Quillin.
Roger worked for Bell South/AT&T in telecommunications. He was a member of Raleigh Area Radio and had a passion for sailing, the beach, and the military. Roger loved helping others, and he loved his neighbours and community, walking Tai Chi groups.
Roger was in the US Navy on the USS Chicago; he also received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ethel Quillin; his brother, Scott Quillin; his nephew, Mark Banner.
He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Warf (Barry); spouse, Nancy Gibson; sisters, Sandra, Mary Banner and Linda Rasmussen; nephews, Jim Banner (Xiaojuan), Jack and Amy Rogers, Will Stephens, John Mason Rogers and Kitty-Cat Meringue.
A Memorial Service will be held in Roger's honor at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to SecondChanceNC.org (the oldest No-Kill Shelter in Wake County). 6003 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 133, Raleigh, NC 27603, in honor of Roger Quillin.
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