Joe Howard Quick, son of Al Quick and Barbara Bryan-Holt, was born May 26, 1964, in Springfield, and departed this life Sep. 28, 2021, in Mansfield, at the age of 57 years, 4 months and 2 days. Joe was born in Springfield and raised in Mansfield, where he graduated from Mansfield High School in the Class of 1983. He attended Central Bible College in the fall of 1983. He graduated from Drury University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in History. Joe gave his life to Jesus Christ during his teen years while he attended the Mansfield Full Gospel Church. After multiple career opportunities and pursuits, Joe was employed the past 22 years at Emerson/Copeland in Ava. He loved spending time with family and friends most of all. Joe’s children, Nathan and Natalie, were the apple of his eye. He was united in marriage to Kristin Kaye Calhoun on Nov. 12, 2009. In the years since, he and Kristin have been married, he gained two more children, Tyler and Lydia. He loved all of them beyond anything else in this world. He had an incredible relationship with his soulmate, Kristin, and left a love note for her every day of their lives together. Joe’s humor and infectious personality brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. His ability to connect with young people is a gift that hundreds were blessed to receive. His loving nature, generosity and often funny way of relating to them made him special to every one of them. He dedicated much of his life’s work to help nieces, nephews, and so many others to provide hope, guidance and a belief that they can meet and achieve anything in life. Several of Joe’s passions in life included different sports. He played football for his dad, Al, as a member of the original Mansfield Mighty Mites. He played basketball and baseball for Fordland and Mansfield High Schools. He was a member of the Central Bible College men’s basketball team that finished 3rd nationally in the National Christian College Athletic Association in 1983-84. He was a member of the Mansfield Merchants Semi-Pro baseball team and played for several softball and independent basketball teams. He was a huge fan of Alabama football, Kansas basketball, St. Louis Cardinals baseball and had a secret crush on Larry Bird. He loved attending countless games including the Blue & Gold Tournament, was recognized as a member of the Legends of the Hardwood and inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the Mansfield baseball team. He directed youth sport teams for the baseball team, Roll Tide, the Wolfpack basketball squad who achieved a 134-29 record, and coached the Mansfield Middle School girls’ basketball team and boys’ baseball team. He loved to hunt and fish with his brothers. He created and celebrated JoeManda day. Joe and his family loved poker night and any card games they could play. He loved to cook and provide meals for anyone and everyone. Joe was recognized and honored by the City of Mansfield in 1986 for assisting a Mansfield police officer during a criminal attack on the patrolman. He disarmed and help apprehend the attacker while putting his own life in jeopardy.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara. Joe is survived by his dad, Al Quick, and wife, Sally; wife, Kristin; sons, Nathan Quick and Tyler Young; daughters, Natalie Quick and fiancé, Trenton Emerick, and Lydia Wilson; brothers, Alan Quick; Richter Quick and wife, Teri; Glenn Quick and wife, Shari; Bobby Quick; Darrell Quick; Ray Holt, Jr. and wife, Marci; sisters, Alicia Quick; Teresa Jarrett and husband, Rick; April Quick; Debbie Miller; and Judy Williamson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. Joe has influenced every one of us in a positive way and as he watches us from heaven, please honor him by following his wise advice and help make a positive difference for you, family, and friends. God Bless, Roll Tide! Funeral Services for Joe Quick were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at the Cold Creek Cowboy Church. The Rev. John Williams, Jr. and the Rev. Stan Dennis served as the officiants. Special songs were “My Way,” “One Shining Moment” and “Sweet Home Alabama.” Dixie Williams sang “Scars In Heaven.” Serving as pallbearers were Nathan Quick, Tyler Young, Landon Jarrett, Jake Yost, Steven Jarrett, Austin Quick, Jason Quick, Spencer Greene and Kalen Holt while honorary pallbearers were Misty Quick, Natalie Quick, Lydia Wilson, Shelby Quick-Burney, Emily Quick, Ashley Quick, Sierra Strunk, Amanda Medlin and Alicia Quick. Burial was in the Mansfield City Cemetery under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home of Mansfield. The Family has requested memorial contributions be made to Muscular Dystrophy in memory of Joe.
