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Oscar Eugene Queen, 79 of Marion Lane Lexington NC, passed away Tuesday November 22nd with his family by his side, after a brief illness.
Gene was born in Davidson County on December 27, 1942, to Roy E. Queen and Gertie May Lopp Queen. Mr. Queen was a graduate of Central Davidson High School and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He served in the U.S. Army including an overseas service in France and Vietnam. He was retired from Leggett and Platt in Linwood where he was the Accounting Manager. He was a member of Holly Grove Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Jo Meadows Queen; his brother, Roy J Queen and his oldest son, Jeffrey Eugene Queen.
Surviving are his two daughters, Rhonda Ann Queen McCurdy of Thomasville and Tracy Leigh Queen of High Point and his youngest son, James Gregory Strickland (Barbara) of Hickory; seven grandchildren: Nicholas Queen and Amanda Queen of Blacksburg, SC, Jasmine McCurdy of Dayton OH, Christian McCurdy of Raleigh; Sara Strickland Hudson (Brad) of Hickory, Kayla Strickland of Hickory; Ryan Strickland (Emma) of Mint Hill; three great-grandchildren, Cooper, Olivia, and Nora; two brothers, Boyd A. Queen Sr. (Janice), and Don L. Queen (Linda) all of Lexington; and a sister, Barbara Queen Floyd of Mt. Airy.
A memorial service will be held at Holly Grove Lutheran Church in Lexington on Sunday, November 27th at 2:00pm with Pastor Anna Carter officiating. Visitation will be held at the church, 30 minutes prior to the service. Gene’s ashes will be buried with those of his wife in the family plot in the Holly Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holly Grove Lutheran Church, 212 Holly Grove Lutheran Church Road, Lexington, NC 27292 or Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292
The Queen family would like to thank Hospice of Davidson County and Carolina Cremation for their services and caring staff.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury is assisting the Queen family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Allyson Stanley says
Sending love and praying for peace for the family during this time. ~Allyson
Lori says
Mr Queen will be missed greatly by many people. Very kind, caring sole. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.
Margaret Reed says
Sorry to hear of Gene’s passing,I worked with him for many years at Leggett,he was a joy to talk to and a great person.Sending prayers I know he will be greatly missed.
Eric Reynolds says
I have such fond memories of Gene, as both a friend, a mentor (in the world of accounting and in life), and in him being such a unique character. I also throughly enjoyed his letters to the editor. My prayers are with y’all.
Gaynell Davis says
Sorry to hear about Gene. He will truly be missed. Prayers for all of the family.
Andie Queen says
My favorite memory with uncle Gene must be when I was fishing with him and my papaw (Boyd). He told me if I was going to fish I was going to have to put the worm on the hook. My papaw was usually kind enough to do the dirty work for me. I felt like a true fisherwoman after that and will always be thankful for this simple lesson of taking responsibility for your actions. He had the best laugh and a sweet smile. You will be missed, much love to all of the family.
Larry Conrad says
I have many memories I will always cherish. May he rest in peace. The family is in my prayers.
Barbara says
I will certainly miss my brother. Until the last month or 2 Gene would come up every month and spend 2 nights each month with me in Mt Airy. He had planned to come up again this month but GOD had other plans. In the past several years we got real close. We always told each other we love you as he left and when we called each other. I can’t bring GENE back but I can and will go be with Gene. Love, your sister
Elaine Navarro says
My late husband, Joe and Gene worked together for many years. I know Joe considered him a wonderful friend and colleague. I am so sorry for your loss and know he will be missed.