James Carl Quesenberry |
| Posted 2009-03-04 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Friday, May 11, 2007 James Carl Quesenberry, age 77, of Chino Valley, Arizona died Monday, April 28, 2007 at the VA Medical Center of Phoenix, Arizona of heart failure. He lived many years in Pulaski Va. and retired from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Dept. in 1976. He was a veteran of WWII and was a member of the first group of veterans to receive a part artificial and part pig heart valve. He was the last surviving member of that group. He loved to read and to travel in his RV, meeting family and friends, both old and new. He was born in Carroll County Virginia on September 29, 1929, and was the son of the late Amos Gordon (Jack) Quesenberry, Bessie Wilson Carroll and James David (Red) Carroll. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Amos Gordon (Junior) Quesenberry Jr.; sister Alene Quesenberry; stepson Victor Albert; and first wife Elva O. Quesenberry. Jimmy was a much loved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife Patricia Quesenberry; daughter Mary Ann and John Dye; step-daughter Missy and Luke Benning; step-son Vince Albert; brother Wilson A (Speedy) and Norma Carroll; brother John and Beverly Carroll; sister Francis and Carlos Vaughn; sister Betty and Leon Barlow; grandson James W. and Karen Dye; grandson J. Matthew Dye; granddaughter Ashleigh Benning; granddaughter Kimberly Benning; grandson Steven D. Albert; granddaughter Stephanie D. Albert; great-grandson Jordan A. Dye; great-grandson Gavin S. St. Clair; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Per his request, he will be cremated and his interment will be at the VA National Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona. A memorial service will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the America Heart Association or your favorite charity. Information provided by survivors. |
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