Lyndal Lane Qualls

Lyndal Lane Qualls, age 58, died peacefully at his home on April 15, 2023. Born October 23, 1964, to James and Margaret Qualls in Wynne, AR, Lyndal is survived by his wife, Cheryl Qualls and son, Eric James Qualls of Karnak; and his brother, Lanny Qualls of Grand Chain. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Margaret (Butler) Qualls.

After 30 years of service, Lyndal retired as a Correctional Lieutenant at Shawnee Correctional Center. He was an active member of the Metropolis Elks Lodge #1428 where he served two terms as Exalted Ruler, then moved on to serve as District Deputy of the Elks Southern District of Illinois. Lyndal participated in many of the Elk programs, but, in particular, the Elks National Foundation and This Able Vet.

During his life, Lyndal had been an avid hunter and fisherman. Lyndal loved his son, and was always active in whatever interest Eric had, whether T-ball, youth basketball, football, deer hunting or fishing. Lydnal loved watching Cardinals baseball and Raider and Razorback football. For a time, Lyndal coach JV football for the Massac Co. Patriots and will be remembered by those he coached as “Coach Qualls”. That title and the team brought great pride and happiness to him.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with Elks Final Ritual Ceremony beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at Anderson Cemetery in Boaz, IL, at a later date.

Memorials may be made in Lyndal’s name to the Elks National Foundation at www.elks.org/enf/online.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.

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