Quillie Jay Countiss
January 15, 1938 - July 11, 2021
Quillie Jay Countiss age 83 of Gloucester, passed away on Sunday, July 11th, 2021 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond. He was born on January 15th, 1938 in Wise County, VA to the late Eugene and Oma Countiss. Quillie spent his career serving his country in both active duty (Air Force) and civil service. He was an avid bass fisherman who won many tournaments with his son, Robert Countiss. Quillie loved his family, his “fishing buddies”, and his pets. He always had time to tell a story or strike up a conversation. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Opal Countiss, two sons, Scott and Megan Countiss, Robert and Mary Countiss; five grandchildren, Chelsea Countiss, Anna Countiss-Buhl (Ben Buhl), Jake Countiss, Abigail Countiss, Rebecca Countiss, and a great-granddaughter, Ava Acotanza. Quillie was preceded in death by his sister Mary Ann Countiss Carden Sharp. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Hogg Funeral Home. A graveside service with Military Honors, officiated by the Reverend Robert Brunjes, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 15th, 2021 at Windsor Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.
Quillie Jay Countiss age 83 of Gloucester, passed away on Sunday, July 11th, 2021 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond. He was born on January 15th, 1938 in Wise County, VA to the late Eugene and Oma Countiss. Quillie spent his career serving... View Obituary & Service Information