Mr. Queen was born on December 15, 1940, in Monroe, GA, the eldest son of the late James Rufus and Sara Saphronia Jones. He was a self-employed heavy equipment mechanic and United States Air Force veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Tracy; son, Philip James Queen; brother, Jimmy Stewart Queen (Sandra).
Those left to cherish his memories include, daughters, Cindy Kaye Mason (Shawn) of Louisville, MS and Alyssa Carroll Queen of Natchitoches, LA; sister, Janice Kinney of Statham, GA; grandchildren, Priscilla Jane Vaughn (Tim) of Humble, TX; Kimberly Nicole Commer of Louisville, MS; great grandchildren, Ryan, Madelynn, Chandler, and Cassidy of Humble, TX; and a host of extended family and friends.
A burial service will be held at the NW LA Veterans Cemetary in Keithville, LA, at a later date.
The family wishes to offer sincere thanks and gratitude to the medical staff at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA; Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS; and Diversicare in Eupora, MS; family and friends for their compassionate care and support for my father during a very difficult time.
