Charles L. Quidley, Sr.
January 15, 1944 – June 7, 2016

Charles Lloyd Quidley, Sr., 72, of Manteo and most recently a resident of Engelhard, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at his residence.

Born in Dare County, January 15, 1944, he was the son of the late Rowan Hooper, Sr. and Grace Midgett Quidley. He was married for fifty three years to the former Gwen Reber who survives.

Charles was a long distance truck driver for the state of North Carolina and later retired from the North Carolina Ferry System. He enjoyed watching and feeding the birds at the old swimming hole. He was known for his music passion, drawing ability and his willingness to give a honest opinion.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Old Swimming Hole located at 410 Airport Road, Manteo.

In addition to his wife of fifty-three years surviving are three sons, John Earl Quidley of Engelhard, Charles Quidley and David Wayne Quidley both of Manteo; a daughter, Lisa Foreman of Plymouth; two brothers, Odell Quidley, Sr. of Powells Point and Ralph Sears of Currituck; a sister, Jean Godfrey of Manteo; four grandchildren, Danny Wayne Quidley, Steven Quidley, Dillon Quidley, DJ Quidley and Dixie Rose Quidley; one great grandchild, Savannah Quidley and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant son Lyle Wayne Quidley.

Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter