Honoring Albert Lee Qualls "Sonny"

February 24, 1948 August 23, 2021

Albert Lee Qualls "Sonny" was born to Ester Staten and Doretha Qualls in Monroe LA He was one of four children. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother and sister and two sons. "Sonny accepted Christ at an early age at St. Joe Baptist Church in Alto LA. He later joined St. Timothy COGIC in Sacramento CA, and Union Missionary Baptist Church in Wilmington NC until his health began to fade. "Sonny attended Grambling State University majoring in Pre-Med until the US Army drafted him to fight in Viet Nam. He married his high school sweetheart in 1969 Elsie Jones. "Sonny" never met a stranger and was known throughout his community as a friendly warm-hearted neighbor in his Cadillac. He was often spotted serving at the food bank and serving veterans. On Monday August 23, 2021, God in His infinite wisdom dispatched Angels to summon "Sonny" home. Left behind to celebrate his memories are daughters Pamela Carr (Tracy), Shelia Barton (Bryan), sons Albert Lee Qualls Jr., Carl Huddleston, sister Florene Norman (Willie), brother Derek Staten, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Final arrangements were Saturday September 11, 2021, at China Grove Baptist Church in Monroe LA.