The VirtualBoxwell Team is saddened to report the passing of Robert E. Quick. Robert served on staff from approximately 1974-1977.  He began at Camp Murrey and ended at Camp Craig in 1977.  In his life outside of staff, Robert enlisted in the Air Force in 1979, trained in biomedical engineering, and finally retired in 1999.  He began a second career at the UT Medical Center, retiring from there in 2024.  Robert battled a rare cancer and passed on February 12, 2026 at the age of 64.  He is survived by his two sons and his four grandchildren.

His complete obituary can be found here: https://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Alex-Quick?obId=47243579

We do not have a photo of the Murrey staffs or the 1977 Craig staff.  Seen here is Quick’s Craig Camp Staff mug, which is now in the possession of his good friend, fellow Scout Troy Ross.

Robert Quick’s Camp Staff mug from Craig staff, 1977. Collection of Troy Ross.

The VirtualBoxwell Team is saddened to announce the passing Travis Moore.  Jim served on the Stahlman kitchen staff in 1960. To our knowledge, this was the only summer he worked. He graduated the following year from Summertown High School in Lawrence County.  He would go on to spend many years as part of the Lawrence County Highway department as well as the Summertown Volunteer Fire Department.  He was married for sixty years when he passed away on December 11, 2024. He was 81 years old and survived by his wife and two daughters.  We learned of his passing at the 2026 Staff Reunion.

You may read his official obituary here: https://www.nealfuneralhome.net/obituaries/Travis-L-Moore?obId=34044878

Unfortunately, we have no photos of Travis and no staff photo for Stahlman in 1960.  Here is the Stahlman Dining Hall in this period.

A photo from the helicopter tours at the 1960 dedication ceremonies, July 9.

The VirtualBoxwell Team is sad to report the passing of James Cory Dooley. Jim worked on the Stahlman Staff from 1993 to 2001.  He spent virtually all of those years as a member of the Field Sports Staff. Jim was an Eagle Scout and after camp he went on to become a real estate agent in Columbia, TN, his hometown.  Jim passed on July 16, 2024 at the age of 45.  We learned of his passing at the 2026 Staff Reunion.

Jim’s full obituary can be found here: https://www.tnfunerals.com/obituaries/james-cory-dooley

Below is the 1993 Stahlman Staff, the year Jim started.

Stahlman Staff, 1993

The VirtualBoxwell Team is sad to report the passing of Sean Gallagher.  Sean worked on the Parnell Staff in 1984 and 1985.  He began in the kitchen and moved to the Trading Post.  He attended Western Kentucky University and enjoyed gaming and football. Sean passed on August 25, 2017 at the age of 49.  We learned of his passing at the 2026 Staff Reunion.

Sean’s full obituary can be found here: https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/obituaries-portlandsun/sean-christopher-gallagher/

Below is the 1985 Parnell Staff of which Sean was a member.

Parnell Staff, 1985. Photo by Russ Parham.

The VirtualBoxwell Team is sad to report the passing of Robin Bryon Fuller.  Robin worked at Boxwell’s very first summer in 1960.  He was part of inaugural Ski Dock (Boat Harbor) staff. Fuller was an Eagle Scout, an achievement he attained at 12 years old!  Robin went on to become an educator, involved in both higher ed and non-profit work.  He also served in the Tennessee Air National Guard.  Robin passed on February 26, 2015 at the age of 76.  We learned of his passing at the 2026 Staff Reunion.

Robin’s full obituary can be found here: https://www.nashvillecremationcenter.com/obituaries/robin-fullersr

We have no staff photos of the 1960 staff.  The best we can do is this early photo of the Ski Dock from 1965 from James Akers.

The Boat Harbor fleet in 1965. Collection of James Akers.