Dan Quigley, 89, of Olton, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. Funeral services were be held Friday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2023, at Olton Methodist Church, with Pastor Kyle Brock officiating. Interment followed at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.
Dan Dee Quigley was born Aug. 29, 1934, in Geary, OK, to Ben and Sophia (Leck) Quigley. He graduated high school at Hinton, OK and attended Oklahoma State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. It was at Oklahoma State University that he met Helen Brown. Dan and Helen were married May 6,1956. They made their home west of Olton and Dan started farming. He was heavily involved in the farming community and he served on the Olton Grain Coop and the Farmland Industries boards of directors. He was a member of the Olton Methodist Church and the Springlake Lions Club. He was involved coaching pee-wee and little league baseball, was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed watching and discussing any and all sports, especially Oklahoma State and the Houston Astros. Dan was a prolific book reader and his favorite book was the Bible.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Olton Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 1087, Olton, TX 79064 or the Olton Methodist Church, PO Box 1081, Olton, TX 79064.