With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Quilly T. Burroughs, Sr., of Nesmith, SC, who passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Life Reflections

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."         ~2 Corinthians 5:8~

Quilly Thomas Burroughs, Sr., affectionately known as "Quilly T," was born to the late Jack and Lonnie Burroughs on November 22, 1945, in Nesmith, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center, in Cades, South Carolina.

"Quilly T" was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Danzel Nesmith, Paul Nesmith and James Nesmith; one sister, Dorothy B. Hanna, and one nephew, Matthew Burroughs.

"Quilly T" graduated from Battery Park High School in Nesmith, South Carolina, with the Class of 1966. In 1968, he met and married Idessa Brownlee Burroughs, (who preceded him in death) in Bronx, New York. To this union, three children were born. In 2016, he married Patricia Arthur Wildes Burroughs of Lake City, South Carolina.

He was a devoted member of Friendship United Methodist Church in Nesmith, South Carolina, where he was given the initial musical nickname of "Uncle B-B" by his pastor, Rev. Dr. Ernest W. Frierson. He served as a member of the male chorus, United Methodist Men, and the music ministry. Oh, how he loved playing his guitar! He also served as the church custodian for 10 years. He was also a member of The Gospel Sensations of Johnsonville, South Carolina.

"Quilly T" was employed by Tupperware in Hemingway, South Carolina, where he retired after 15 years of service. He was also employed at Battery Park Elementary/Middle School in Nesmith, South Carolina, as head custodian for 10 years.

"Quilly T" loved and enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to Lee Williams (his favorite Quartet artist), providing lawn care services for many throughout Williamsburg County, and spending time with family and friends. He never met a stranger and was loved by everyone who knew him.

Quilly T. memories will forever be cherished by: his three sons, Quilly T. Burroughs, Jr. of the home, Taran Burroughs of Conway, SC, and Qunicy Burroughs of Nesmith, SC; ten grandchildren, Khadijah, Kira, Qunitrel, Daquan, Taniesha, Marquel, Jaydon, Kailyn, Talayla, and Jordyn; one great-grand, Kingston; one brother, Raymond (Shirley) Burroughs of Lake City, SC; three sisters, Viola Selph (who was his caregiver) of Nesmith, SC, Diana Pressley-Rubel of Seattle, WA, Anne Mae Gilbert of Philadelphia, PA, and Rosa Lee Pressley of Bronx, NY; three sisters-in-law, Nellie Mae Brownlee of Milwaukee, WI, Betty (Alexander) Smith, and Annette Armstead both of Memphis, TN; two brothers-in-law, Marvin Brownlee of Batesville, MS, and James Brownlee of Memphis, TN; two special cousins, who were loved as brothers, Venters Nesmith, Jr. of Nesmith, SC, and Rufus Nesmith of Philadelphia, PA; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand"

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.