Bobby J. Quesenberry, Jr.

Chief (DCC) (SW) Bobby J. Quesenberry, Jr. (Retired) age 50 of Maryville died Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the family home. He was born in Charleston, WV Graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School in 1977. He proudly served honorably and with distinction for 23 years in the United States Navy on the USS Belknap DD, USS Gray FFG, USS Racine LST, and the USS Frederick LST. Some of his decorations include: Surface Warfare Specialist, Navy Commendation Medal (3), Navy Achievement Medal (3), Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (2), Good Conduct Medal (4), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Naval Sea Service Ribbon (2), National Defense Service Medal. Some of his military education includes, Senior Enlisted Damage Control, Training Officer, Navy Leadership Program. Bob was a member of Maryville Friends Church. Coached Youth Basketball for Parks and Rec for 7 years. Coaching his two sons, Colin and Tyler, was a highlight. He couldn't wait for the season to start each year. He was very proud of Jeannette's academic achievements and their shared interest in family genealogy. He derived pleasure attending Gideon's Maryville High School Theatrical Productions and listening to his Forensics Competition performances. He retired September 1, 2001 as Command Chief from the US Naval Reserve Center in Knoxville. For many years, he was involved with The Homeless Veteran Stand Down, Knoxville. Helping other veterans was very important in his life. Preceded in death by infant twin sons, Adam and Dylan; father, Bobby J. Quesenberry, Sr.; sister, Debra Jean Clayton. Survivors include wife, Daphne Quesenberry; Children, Gideon Matthew Quesenberry, Jeannette Rheda Quesenberry, Colin Shelby Quesenberry, and Tyler Morgan Quesenberry; step-mother, Delores Quesenberry Nunley; mother, Vertie Mae Sliger; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rhonda and James Ashworth, Rheda and Greg Knight; brothers and sisters-in-law, Andrew and Susan Quesenberry, Jake and Darcy Sliger; brother-in-law, Keith Clayton; many special nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a large extended family. Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in the Smith Chapel with Pastor J. Scott Knight officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Bob's memory to be mailed to: The Young Marines, 2101 Alcoa Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37920. Family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Bobby J. Quesenberry, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.