Reford Elmo McQueen

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SHADY VALLEY - Reford Elmo McQueen, age 96, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 06, 2019 at the Mountain City Care Center.

He was born on August 16, 1922 in Shady Valley to the late Willis and Hattie Blevins McQueen. In addition to his parents, Reford was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Cleota McQueen in 2015; sisters; Walsa Eller, Cleo Callahan and Okle Greer; and brother, Raleigh McQueen.

Reford was a United States Army Veteran having honorably served during World War II. He was a Sargent in the 701st Tank Battalion, serving under General Bradley. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

Like most men of his generation, Reford grew up farming. He loved to farm and be outdoors. At age 16, Reford served in CCC camps in Washington. He was also a former employee of TDOT. Before losing his vision, Reford loved to read and cut wood. He was a true family man who worked hard to provide for his family, who he loved spending time with.

He was a member of Crandull Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish his memories include his son, Randy McQueen and wife Marty; sister, Lois McQueen Walker; grandson, Ryan McQueen and wife Joanna; great grandchildren, Eliza Mae McQueen and Eleanor Claire McQueen; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Crandull Church of Christ. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Tracy Dugger officiating. Singing will be directed by Mr. Elwood Cretsinger. Graveside service and interment with military honors conducted by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the McQueen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clay Walker, Randy McQueen, Jack Blevins, Ryan McQueen, Jimmie Walker and Dennis Honaker. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Eller and Virgil Cretsinger.

Reford married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willis married Hattie E. Blevins on 25 Aug 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hattie (daughter of Berryman B. "Barry" Blevins and Aley R. Kazar Hutchison) was born on 6 Nov 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1985 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McQueen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Margaret "Maggie" Scott about 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of George W. Scott and Anna Cole) was born about 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McQueen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Berryman married Aley R. Kazar Hutchison about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Aley was born on 18 Apr 1861 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 3 Feb 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliver married Elizabeth Blevins about 1841. Elizabeth was born on 22 Apr 1821 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Oct 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McQueen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Anna Cole about 1836 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Jessee Cole and Celia Brown) was born on 16 Aug 1814 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Aug 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1880 Johnson County Census, Anna is a 65 year old widow living with her son James.

Matthew married Eliza J. Berry on 4 Mar 1838 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Thomas Charles Berry and Lucinda "Lucy" Donnelly) was born on 4 May 1817 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]