Mr. George Kenneth Quick
Mr. George Kenneth Quick, 76, peacefully transitioned on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on April 14, 1947, the second child of Oscar Simpson Quick, Jr. and Geneva Shokes Quick. George graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1965. He attended South Carolina State College (now University) where he was captain of the college swim team. After graduating with a B.A. in Business, he entered the United States Army receiving his field artillery training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma followed by honorably serving our country during the war in Vietnam. Following his discharge in 1973, George earned his MBA in finance from Atlanta University.
George married the love of his life, Gloria Jean Grainger on June 10, 1972 and welcomed two children Jeffrey George and Erica Camille. He enjoyed a distinguished 42-year career in banking and finance that began as a financial analyst at First Union National Bank in 1975 and quickly led to advancement as assistant vice-president of the Raleigh Commercial Credit Department and as senior vice-president and manager of mortgage lending of Mutual Community Savings Bank in 1986. Following his tenure as president and chief executive officer at MCSB, George was selected as Chief Financial Officer of Durham County in 2001.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, George was a tireless advocate for community development, affordable housing, and health care, serving as a chair of the United Durham, Inc./CDC, and Durham Regional Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gloria Grainger Quick; son, Jeffrey Quick (Tiffany) of Durham, NC; daughter, Erica Quick Contreras (Vince) of Waldorf, MD; three grandchildren, Amaya Contreras, Roman Contreras, and Logan Quick; and sister, Audrey Quick Battiste of Atlanta, GA.
A celebration of George’s life will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at St. Joseph A.M.E Church 2521 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC with Reverend Dr. Jonathan Augustine, Senior Pastor officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Class of 1968 Scholarship Fund at South Carolina State University would be one way to honor his memory.
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Family or Deceased Name: George K. Quick
Your Name: Nathaniel and Salliie Jenkins
Email: 1nams.jenkins@gmail.com
Message: “Quick” and I were both field artillery officers and roommates at Officer Basics in Fort Sill. Afterward, we were assigned to Fort Jackson where he and I shared a house with another officer. We later had to get an apartment which we shared with another SC State graduate, John Brown. Shortly after John was drafted into the army, George, and I both got orders for Vietnam all within two weeks. All three of us ended up in Vietnam together. We have always stayed connected over the years. Quick was instrumental in helping me maneuver within First Union to get a construction loan for my church. We shared Christmas cards every year with his family. He was a dear friend and fraternity brother who will be missed. Thanks for the memories. Condolences and God’s peace to Gloria and the Quick Family.
Nat and Sallie Jenkins
Apopka, FL
Date: February 10, 2024
Family or Deceased Name: George Kenneth Quick
Your Name: Barbara W. Wilson
Email: bawilson@windstream.net
Message: Remembering George Kenneth Quick…
When Gloria called to let me know that George had passed, I was saddened. It took me a while to process that my good friend had transitioned.
We all have a beginning and an end for our time on earth. George filled his time in between those dates with a life worth remembering. I will remember George as a man of God, intelligent, trustworthy, respectful, loving, friendly, honest, caring, jovial, and most of all a true SERVANT.
Losing a loved one is difficult, and God knows that. George had been in God’s care his whole life. He had blessed him with a devoted wife, a loving family, a wide circle of friends, and a stellar career. God was very much aware of what George was going through. So, God in His infinite wisdom made the sovereign decision on Thursday, February 1, 2024, to dispatch His angels to carry George to his heavenly home.
May God’s love and care provide peace and comfort during the days and years to come for George’s family and friends. Earth has no sorry that God cannot heal.
So, as we continue our earthly journey without George, on God we must depend… till we meet again, we say, “So Long…this is not the end.”
With love, friendship, and prayers,
Barbara W. Wilson
Family or Deceased Name: George Quick
Your Name: Norma Martin
Email: norma@stewart-martin.com
Message: Our families have been close as we watch our children grow and expand their wings. We share in your loss and grief. may his spirit and that of the holy spirit continues watch over you. with love The Martins!
Date: 02092024
Family or Deceased Name: Mr. George Quick
Your Name: Joseph and Cheri Harrell
Email: jharre@prodigy.net
Message: We extend heartfelt condolences to Gloria, Jeff, Erica and family on the loss of George. May God give you comfort and peace as you mourn his passing.
With Sympathy and Prayers,
Joe and Cheri Harrell
Date: 02/06/2024
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