Gary stepped into the arms of Jesus July 12th, 2020 with his wife Linda by his side. They had just celebrated 50 years of marriage the day before. He was a pillar of strength and it showed in his determination to make it to that important milestone. He was a loving and faithful father to Angela, Carl (Amy), and Cory (Nicole). He was proud Opa to Brook, Sara, Zoe, and Ethan. Beloved brother to Betty Matheny (Née Queen), John Queen, Judy Roen (Née Britton), Terri Braddum (Née Taylor) and Steve Taylor. Loving Brother-in-law, Uncle, cousin and friend. Preceded in death by Father, William Ignacious Queen, Mother Muriele Lee Taylor (Née Henager), brother Fred Lee Queen and sister, Carol Fay McRoy (Née Cross).
Gary was a quiet and gentle soul with a great sense of humor. So silly at times. He often blessed his church congregation with a mellow tenor rendering of The Lord’s Prayer. He also served as a Royal Ranger leader in his church. He was faithful to his job for 38 years until retiring. He loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals and joining his kids and grandkids on fun St. Louis outings. A favorite at home activity of his was playing rip roaring games of Canasta with his wife and kids. Family was very important to Gary and he spent much of his time researching genealogy and trying to track down long lost relatives.
Gary was so loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He put up a great fight and beat many odds before finally going home where his soul belongs.
Visitation at New Hope Fellowship Church, 5919 Antire Rd. High Ridge, MO on Saturday, July 18 from 1 pm until funeral service at 3 pm. Interment private at Park Lawn Cemetery.