Col. Dexter E. Lincoln Sr.
The Lincoln family regrets to announce the death of their beloved father, grandfather and Patriach, Col. Dexter E. Lincoln Sr., former Chief of Traffic, Liberia National Police, Republic of Liberia. This sad event occurred on Sunday, May 31, 2020 @ 5:33AM in the United States of America due to complications resulting from COVID 19. He was affectionately called "C.O.T".
Col. Lincoln,who rose through the ranks from private to colonel, served in many capacities as patrolman, member of the Motorcycle Division, member of the Security Detail to the Secretary of the Department of State (present day Minister of Foreign Affairs) in the late 70's, Deputy Chief of Traffic and then Chief of Traffic in 1981, a position he held until 1990 when he was forced to seek political asylum in neighboring Sierra Leone due to the onset of the Liberian Civil Crisis.
As Chief of Traffic, he was awarded scholarships to the United States and Japan in 1982 and 1985 respectively. In the United States of America, he studied Traffic Management, Escort, and Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation; while in Japan where he studied Traffic Control and Public Safety.
He stood for discipline and hard work and demonstrated those qualities by his own examples. He took pride in his job and helped transformed the Liberia National Police into a respectable force.
During his time in Liberia, Mr. Lincoln was also a member of the S. Trowen United Methodist Church where he, at one time, served as President of the Men's Department.
In the United States he worked as a bank security officer among others for many years. He was 77 years old.
Col. Dexter E. Lincoln Sr. leaves to mourn his children: Edwina M. Lincoln, Lee B. Lincoln, Ella Lincoln, Dextina B. Lincoln, Dexter E. Lincoln Jr, Diah T. Lincoln Browne, Danny K. Lincoln, Eric Lincoln, Morris Johnson and Sharon Johnson; Thirty grandchildren, one sister Evangeline Chinco Lincoln, three daughters-in-law Jackie Lincoln, Moleem Lincoln and Nancy Johnson, two sons-in-law, Favour Browne and Ebenezer Siebo, foster and step children, cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives, loved ones and friends.
He will forever be missed; may his soul rest in eternal peace.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday June 27, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at
Grace Church
7200 Elmwood Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19142
For the Family
