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William “Scooter” Earl Queen II, 68, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He was born on November 24, 1951 in Charlotte, NC to the late William Earl Queen Sr. and Helen Howe Queen.
William worked as a Delivery Driver for Modern Wholesale based out of Kannapolis, N.C. In his free time Earl enjoyed spending time doing what he loved most and that was racing. He had over 50 years of racing experience under his belt both on circle tracks and drag strips. His most recent racing was done at local drag strips as a member of Southern Outlaw Gassers.
William is survived by his sister Liz White and husband Richard; children, Melissa Ann Barnes and husband Dennis of Covington Ga., and Christopher Queen and wife Mary of Charleston S.C.; his life partner Cecilia Wakefield of Kannapolis NC; stepchildren, Travis Wakefield and wife Keri of Navarre FL., and Amber Watt and husband Gary of Kannapolis NC; grandkids Garrett and Marissa Queen, Mikayla Barnes, Madeline, Melanie and Justin Wakefield; his uncle, Grady Queen and wife Dot; and nieces and nephew, Dixie Ostberg, Clara White, and Rusty White.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Queen family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Jody Murphy says
Gonna miss you brother, you were definitely one of the greats!
Scooter had one of the biggest hearts I’ve ever seen, the first time we met, he spoke to me as if he had known me his entire life. And as we would set and talk, it was as if he was a celebrity. Everyone wanted to speak to him. And he treated everyone as an old friend. Even though I only had the pleasure of knowing Scooter for a couple of years, it seems as if I have lost a childhood friend or a family member. He will truly be missed.
Ride On Scooter Queen!
Julie says
Missy and fam…we love you and thank your father for sharing you with us, he raised a fine young woman whom I consider my bestie. A good one gone way too soon! May God hold each of you in his hand until yall meet again. Prayers sent your way! Love yall
Alan R. "Richard" Thomas says
I just learned of Earl’s passing. So sorry to hear this. We grew up together from the 7th grade through high school. We even played in a rock band one summer. Earl on drums and I played rhythm guitar. We sort of lost touch when I joined the Air Force.