Lincoln Junie Quesenberry, 95 of Dugspur, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Wheatland Retirement Center. Mr. Quesenberry was born in Dugspur area of Carroll County to the late Samuel and Samaria Branscome Quesinberry. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Lawson Quesenberry, a sister Goldie Q. Newman and a son Ronald Kay Quesenberry.

Lincoln joined the U.S. Navy in October 1943. He had a deferment due to his essential job as a rural mail carrier and husband and father of 2 boys, but his patriotic spirit compelled him to do his duty for his country. He worked for the fleet post office in New York. He then served aboard the USS Sylvania (AKA-44) as the Postmaster which took him to France, Panama Canal, San Francisco, Saipan, Guam, Eniwetok, the Philippines Islands, Okinawa and Japan. Lincoln was discharged in 1946 where he returned to civilian life as a rural mail carrier, farmer and wonderful father to his children. As a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 1115, Lincoln truly enjoyed being part of the VFW ceremonies and Labor Day activities. He also loved to garden and made many Grandfather clocks and other beautiful wood pieces.

Survivors include his wife Vesta P. Quesenberry of the home; son L.J. Quesenberry of Dugspur; daughter-in-law; Janice Quesenberry of Hawaii, brother Arvin Quesinberry of Hillsville; five grandchildren; Robert Quesenberry of Colorado, Ryan Quesenberry and Janelle Au of Hawaii, Michael Quesenberry of Dugspur and Debby Quesenberry of Draper; and ten great grandchildren; James and Vesta Quesenberry of Colorado, Travis Quesenberry, Jordyn Quesenberry, Jake Au, Isabelle Au, Rylee Au and Basil Au of Hawaii, Brooke Quesenberry of Hillsville and Olivia Barnes of Draper.

The family would like to thank Wheatland Retirement home for the wonderful care they gave Lincoln while he was with them.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 11:00 AM with Rev. Norman Goad officiating. Burial will follow in the Branscome Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Hillsville V.F.W. Post 1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, November 5, 2011 beginning at 10:00 AM lasting until service time.