Arlis Oscar Queen
June 25, 1932 ~ December 27, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Arlis O. Queen, 71, of 64 Starmount Drive, Asheville, died Saturday, December 27, 2003, in an Asheville hospital.
Mr. Queen was born in Jackson County and was a son of the late Charles C. and Roxie Cook Queen. He was married to Imojean B. Queen who died in 1984.
He grew up in Haywood County. He attended the University of Georgia and served 30 years in the US Army including service in the Korean Conflict before retiring as Master Sergeant. His last assignment in the military was as Army recruiter in Asheville. He then joined Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Company where he served as regional manager. He attained the professional designation of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)from The American College, and also attained the professional designation of Chartered Financial Consultant. He was also a real estate broker.
Active in civic affairs, he was a member of the Asheville Lions Club, the West Asheville/Nichols Masonic Lodge, the Eastern Star and the VFW Post 891. He also served as a Democratic Precinct Chairman for several years and was an Asheville City appointee to the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Board where he served as chairman until health problems forced his resignation.
He was an ordained deacon and former member of Calvary Baptist Church and at the time of his death was a member of Hominy Baptist Church.
He was a devoted husband, loving father and doting grandfather, and is survived by his wife, Rachel B. Queen; one daughter, Terry Queen-Mabe of Brevard; one son, Buddy Queen and his wife Lisa of Fletcher; one step-daughter Jessica Skinner and her husband Stephen of Asheville; three step-grandchildren, Elijah Varner, Emileigh Varner and Slade Skinner; and one sister Lois Temple of Washington State.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Joe Yelton officiating. Burial will be at Green Hills Cemetery.
His family received friends from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Hominy Baptist Church Building Fund, 135 Candler School Road, Candler, NC 28715, or the Eliada Home for Children, PO Box 16708, Asheville, NC 28816.
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So sorry to hear of the passing of Arlis. He was a fine man and I am sure he will be greatly missed. Just remember he is with his Lord today and in a better place than we.
If there is anything I can do for you just let me know. God bless and you are in our prayers.
Dear Rachel and Family,
Bruce and I are sadden to read of Arlis’ death. Please know that our prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Bruce and Carol Peterson
To Rachael and the extended family of Arlis, we wish to express our sympathy for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, and father-in-law. It really has not hit us yet, because we loved this man so much. He was not only a kind, helpful neighbor, but a great friend, and we will miss him so much. However, we know that he is in a wonderful place where he would never wish to leave and awaits to welcome us all. We love you Rachael, Jessica and family. Bill & Marie Clark
Rachel and family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Arlis. He was a good friend and a wonderful person. Our prayers are with you at this time of sorry. Please let us know if there is anything we can do and God bless you. We will miss Arlis greatly.
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My prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time. Arlis was a member of my Eastern Star Chapter #12. God bless each one.
Rachael and family,
We are sorry to hear of Arlis’s passing. We knew he was a very strong man by the way he carried himself throughout his illness. Arthur is going to miss fixing for him his special breakfast and his company.
He will be missed. He is now in the arms of Jesus and no longer in pain. We pray for you and your family,the peace that only God can give you.
With our deepest condalences,
Arthur and Katha Tasios
Buddy,
Sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family.
Ouw thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry we never got to meet Arlis.
Larry and Gerry Brooks
Terry, I am sorry to hear about your father. Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Attn: Buddy Queen
Buddy, You may remember me from Emma Elementary and Erwin High School. I just happened to be scanning the Asheville Citizen-Times on-line and saw your father’s obituary. I am sorry for your loss and send my sincere condolences. Best regards, Phil Huffman
God help your through your sorrow.
Arlis was a good and kind man and I enjoyed knowing him in Eastern Star.
Friends and compatriots of Arlis’ in Camp 15, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Asheville regret the passing of one of their former members.
George H. Cooper, Adjutant
Zeb B. Vance Camp 15, SCV
Terry, I was so sorry to learn of your father’s death. I have never lost a parent, so I do not know exactly what you are going through, but I am very familiar with grief and know how difficult it is. So please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
I am a member of Calvary Baptist Church and have known the Queens for some time. I’m sorry I’m late signing online and I hope Mrs. Queen and the rest of the family will get to see this. All of you have my sympathy.
So sorry to hear about Arlis’ death. We are out of town for the holidays and unable to attend the services. Arlis was a good person and I remember him from his visits when we lived in Washington. Also when he was able he was always at our Decorations on John’s Creek. He was the same age as my mother, Juanita Queen. Of all of (Great) Uncle Columbus’ sons he was my favorite. I know he will be greatly missed by all his family and his friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Fanny and Brent
L.G. Queen