Johnny C. Quesenberry Sr.

Johnny C. Quesenberry Sr., 66, of Roanoke, Va., went to his eternal rest on Friday, August 28, 2009. He will no longer suffer the pain he has endured for many years due to illness of diabetes and many other medical issues. He donated his body for the advancement of medical research. Johnny was born in Indian Valley in Carroll County, on October 11, 1942. He was the youngest of 10 children and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Johnny then went into the work field of construction and was a well-known Heavy Equipment Operator in the Roanoke Valley for many years. Johnny was predeceased by his parents, Fuston and Woodsby Quesenberry; an infant sister, Margaret Ann; sisters, Winters Akers and Murrell Kirkner; brothers, Daniel Lee and Victor Quesenberry; brothers-in-law, Marvin O'Dell, Ernest Akers, and David Wright; sistersin-law, Pearl Quesenberry and Wanda Wright; and mother-in-law, Mildred Wright, whom he called Mama. Johnny is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Johnny Jr. (Debbie) Quesenberry, Lisa Foster, Brad (Kelly) Jennings, and Jeff Jennings; seven grandchildren; sisters, Vera O'Dell and Effie Crowder; brothers, the Rev. Vinton (Helen) Quesenberry and Bittley Quesenberry; brothers-in-law, James Wright, Kenny (Gladys) Wright, and Albert Kirkner; and sisterin-law, Carol Wright. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2009, at Troutville Baptist Church with the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Donna and family would like to thank Dr. Amick and staff, CRMH 10 West/10 South, and staff of Salem Health and Rehab Unit 2. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.