Quincy Omar Monk, 36, of Apex, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2015 at Duke Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones after a brief but mighty battle with an aggressive form of cancer.

Quincy was born Jan. 30, 1979, in Jacksonville, NC as the second son of 2 children. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Wilma Monk. He was an all-conference player in both football and basketball at White Oak High School. He played college football at UNC followed by two seasons with the NY Giants and one with the Houston Texans. At the time of his passing he was employed as a Senior Recruiter at The Select Group in Raleigh, NC.

Quincy touched the lives of everyone he met - to meet Quincy briefly was a pleasure, to get to know Quincy was a privilege and a blessing. Quincy never failed to have his bright smile ready for every person he saw. He was the first to offer supportive words and a helping hand to those in need. Quincy accomplished many admirable goals in his brief life, but none were more important to him than being a God-loving family man. Quincy's happiest times were spent being a devoted husband, loving father, brother's keeper, beloved son, and loyal friend. To be in Quincy's presence was to know he was a man of extraordinary substance.

Quincy is survived by his wife, Lisa Monk; daughter, Naomi, age 5; son Aiden, age 3; older brother, Robert Stanley II and wife, Chareen Monk; nephews, Trey, Myles, and Jacob Monk; and niece, Jordan Monk.

A Funeral Service will be held 12:00 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 at Cary Church of Christ, 6640 Tryon Road, Cary, NC 27518. The Family will receive friends from 10-12:00 p.m., Saturday prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for Naomi and Aiden's health and education to the "Quincy Monk Memorial Family Fund" at Wells Fargo Bank Account #2920546799

Arrangements are by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603. Condolences can be shared through this online guestbook.