Charles Francis Lincoln

Marion, VA 

Charles Francis Lincoln, age 81, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Bristol, TN.

Charlie was born in Smyth County, VA, to the late Ralph and Sarah Richardson Lincoln and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert “Bob” Lincoln and Ralph “Abe” Lincoln.

Charlie served in the US Army for almost three years, with nine months spent in Vietnam as part of the artillery forces. He was awarded three Purple Hearts for valor and bravery in battle. Charlie earned his degrees from the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond Law School. Commencing his law practice in 1971, he later became a judge in 1999 in Smyth County. Charlie was also a member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church in Marion.

Charlie is survived by his sons, Todd Lincoln (and his partner, Jazzette) of Tampa, Florida, and Drew Lincoln (and his wife, Stefanie) of Atlanta, Georgia; his granddaughters, Isabel and Layla Lincoln; and his nephews, Bobby Lincoln, Colin Lincoln, John Lincoln, and their families.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM, with a funeral service to follow at the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church in Marion, VA. The Reverend Dr. Alan Gray will officiate. Interment with full military honors, rendered by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667, will follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Joseph's Children's Hospital at 2700 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 310, Tampa, FL 33607 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley’s Funeral Home of Marion, VA is serving the Lincoln family.