Quincy Lewis McGilbray

Quincy Lewis McGilbray

Sunrise: June 22, 1943 Sunset: September 24, 2020

After a protracted battle with cancer, Quincy Lewis McGilbray died on September 24,

2020 in Apple Valley, CA, at home surrounded by his family, at the age of 77. He leaves

behind his wife, Kilsun McGilbray; his daughter, Golden Scudder; and his sons, Scott

McGilbray, Myungsoo McGilbray and Timothy McGilbray; his mother, Elmira McGilbray

and sister, Myra Walker.

Quincy was born on June 22, 1943 in Houston, TX, to father Will Alfred McGilbray, who

predeceased him and mother Elmira McGilbray, who still lives. He grew up in a small,

loving family with his older sister, Myra, in Texas and later California, where he resided

until his death. Quincy returned to college later in life and excelled in the Arts and won

many notable awards and contests in the local High Desert Community where he was

well respected as an artist.

Quincy married Kilsun Yang on January 26, 1967. They met in February of 1966, where

he was stationed in South Korea for 2 years in the Army. His wife, Kilsun and his

daughter Golden, later joined him in Altadena, California after his military service was

concluded. The couple continued to reside in Altadena and raised all four of their

children there. Quincy had a passion for horses and animals and shared these interests

with his children while they were growing up in Altadena. He participated in team calf

roping events with friends during his life in Altadena.

The family attended the Altadena Church of Christ during the 1980s. Quincy enjoyed

singing and was a member of the Gospel Harmonizers men’s singing group there as

well as the choir. The groups would often visit other congregations in the Southern

California area to sing and Quincy’s voice was featured in several of their songs.

Due to Quincy contracting COPD, he was advised by his doctor to move to a place with

better air quality to maintain his health. Thus, began a new chapter in his life with his

wife and two younger sons moving to the High Desert in Apple Valley, CA.

Quincy and his family began attending High Desert Church of Christ, after a few years,

where he made many friends and was well respected as a devout Christian. He made a

new and better life for his wife and sons and helped in raising 3 of his grandchildren

whom he loved taking and picking up from school.

He was first diagnosed with colon cancer in 2017 and he had a successful surgery.

Later in early 2019 he was diagnosed with cancer on his liver, and had a successful

surgery again and was in remission. He was happy to be living and free of the cancer.

However, in early 2020, he was diagnosed again with cancer in a few spots and had to

resume chemo again. Despite his will to live, his body was very weak from all the

sickness throughout the years and his health declined.

Quincy will be remembered for his Christian life, his dedication to his family, his sense

of humor, his talent as an artist and his humbleness. He always wanted to be a better

Christian, a better husband and a better dad to his children, telling them he would

always learn from his mistakes and do better by them.

Quincy is survived by his wife and children and their spouses; Joel Scudder, Liz

McGilbray, Martha McGilbray and Delia McGilbray; as well as his mother and sister,

Elmira McGilbray and Myra Walker; his 11 grandchildren, Dominique Coates, Devon

Coates, Angelina Scudder, Trevaughn McGilbray, Tajaughn McGilbray, Georgia

Gardner, Amar McGilbray, Inu McGilbray, Donovan McGilbray, Isaiah McGilbray, Aliza

McGilbray; and 2 great grandchildren, Nya Henderson and Kalei McGilbray.

Quincy requested to be cremated. His ashes will be interred at the Veteran Cemetery in

Riverside. The family would especially like to thank his nurse Sara Merf from Inland

Hospice Care, who helped his last day be as comfortable as possible; the Trident

Society for their attentive service in taking care of the overall arrangements; and

Weaver Mortuary, for making the final arrangements.