Edward "Eddie" Lynn Quales

“Eddie” as he was known to most, was born in Bristol, Tennessee on March 26, 1949. His family migrated to Norfolk Va. when he was a child. Eddie served proudly in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from the Army with an honorable medical discharge and was the recipient of the Purple Heart for his bravery and sacrifice. Eddie spent his early adult life dedicating his time to his family and the community. Eddie was very active in his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting careers which led to his overwhelming involvement in local and school sports teams, where he was known as Coach Quales. As a coach Eddie was able to influence not only his own children, but a multitude of teens and adolescents along the way.

“Coach Quales’s” competitive spirit and love for the game, was undoubtedly one of the many great lessons and traits he was able to pass on to those who played for him. In more recent years as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Eddie could be found entertaining his family and friends with his spontaneous stories and his perfectly timed and witty responses. He always treasured the time he spent at his home socializing and talking with his family. As a very caring and loveable soul, Eddie will forever be remembered for his ability to touch the lives of anyone who had the privilege of meeting him.

He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Vivian Quales and his brother Bobby Quales. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-nine years Mary Ellen Quales; His four children; Ed (Skeeter)Quales Jr. (Samantha Quales), Kimberly Blackman (Tony Blackman), Brandon Wilson (Shannon Wilson), Richard Quales (Tracey Quales), 11 grandchildren; Austin Wilson, Justin Quales, Megan Quales, Alexis Wilson, Tony Blackman Jr, Dylan Quales, Rebecca Blackman, Kayla Wilson, Blair Snow (BlayneSnow), Hailey Dunagan, and Gracie Wilson, one great grandchild Ariella Wilkins, three sisters Barbara Cooper (Ray Cooper), Helen Carner (Phil Carner), Suzie Quales and several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 3, at 12:00 PM. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home located at 4889 Princess Anne Road in Virginia Beach.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at the Albert G. Horton Jr., Veteran Cemetery in Suffolk on Friday, February 3, at 3:00p.m.

A reception will follow at 5:00 p.m. at Brentwood Baptist Church, 8026 Old Ocean View Rd. Norfolk, Va. 23518.

In Honor of Eddie and his longstanding membership with his church, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions or donations be made to Grace and Hope Mission at 2800 Lafayette Blvd Norfolk, Va. 23509