Ernest Qualls

November 27, 1960 - March 31, 2021

Ernest Bruce (Cartwright) Qualls, born November 27,1960 to his biological father Brandon R Cartwright Sr and mother, Margarette Smith Qualls in Pensacola, Fl. He was adopted by James M. Qualls of Lillian, AL after he married Margarette in 1962. Bruce, as the family addressed him, made his trip on the glory train to heaven to be reunited with his Mother and Daddy, Margarette and James Qualls, his sister (Betty Jarrell), his brother (Brandon R Cartwright Jr, his biological Father (Brandon R Cartwright Sr. and his nephews Johnathon Cartwright and Sean McKay on the evening of March 31, 2021. Bruce is survived by his wife (Rebecca Darline Turner Qualls, his sons Charles B Pope of Robertsdale, AL. and Ernest Bruce (BJ) Qualls, his daughter Laura Jane Elizabeth Qualls (John P Hopkins) of Robertsdale, AL, his brother Joeseph Cartwright of Lillian, AL, James T Qualls of Lillian, AL his sister Sandra Lord (husband) of Huntsville, AL, his sister Cathy Qualls McKay (Steven W McKay) of Gulf Shores, AL, 6 grandchildren, Jacob, Grace, Bralie, Gabriel, Gilan, and Terrant. several nieces, nephews, cousins, Aunts, Uncles, and friends. Bruce was a very gentle soul. Everyone who had the privilege to know him counted themselves blessed. He always had a smile on his face and a cup of coffee in his hands. He loved his family more than anything else in this world. There was no problem too big or too small for him to tackle. If he thought, he could help it made him happy. I guess you could say he was a jack of all trades and master of none, at least that’s how he would put it. He was a quiet man with a big heart. Bruce owned and operated a tree service company for many years. He could climb a pine tree faster than anyone I have ever seen. He loved to fish, hunt and work on cars. He was always there with a helping hand to family, friends and neighbors alike. This is not good bye but til we see you again. Graveside Service Friday April 09,2021 11am Gilley Cemetery in Lillian Al