Ruby Virginia White

Ruby married Grover Lee Queen on 3 Nov 1946 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Grover (son of Clarence Wheeler Queen and Lucy M. McQueen) was born on 5 Aug 1918 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 14 Feb 1996 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Grover Allen Queen, 73 of Johnson City passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at the residence of his son in Greensburg, Kentucky. He was a native of Johnson City and was a son of the late Grover Lee Queen and Ruby Virginia White Queen. Grover was a retired U.S. Army veteran where he had served his country during the Vietnam War. After retirement he worked for the U.S Post Office many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Looney Queen in 2013; a sister, Glenda Gail Whistine.

Survivors include his sons, Grover Allen Queen Jr. and his wife, Linda of Greensburg, Kentucky and Michael Ray Queen and his wife, Heather of Knoxville; three brothers, Gordon Queen and wife, Marie, David Queen and wife, Linda and Keith Queen and wife, Kathy all of Johnson City; a grandson, Justin Allen Queen of Greensburg; also several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service with Military Honors will be conducted at 11:00 AM Monday, August 23, 2021 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends.

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JONESBOROUGH - Gail Queen Whistine, 70, Jonesborough, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Gail was a Johnson City native and a lifelong resident of Johnson City and Jonesborough.

She was the daughter of the late Grover and Ruby White Queen.

Gail received an Associate Degree from Northeast State Technical Community College.

She was an Industrial Lab Technician and worked at Burlington Industries for more than thirty-two years, then Fiber Innovation Technology for the past fifteen years.

Gail was a member of Locust Street Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Whistine, in 2013.

Gail is survived by two sons, Richard Whistine and wife Joy, Indianapolis, IN, and Jackie Whistine, Jonesborough; four brothers, Grover Queen, Jonesborough, Gordon Queen and wife Marie, David Queen and wife Dianah, Keith Queen and wife Kathy, all of Johnson City; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 2:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Richard Lewis, Minister, and Pat Whisnant, officiating.

Interment will follow in Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

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JOHNSON CITY - Gordon Ray Queen, 69 of Johnson City, TN, died on Wednesday January 5th 2022 at his home after a months-long battle with health complications resulting from a fall and multiple strokes.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years and dear stepmother to his sons, Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Metcalf Queen, who so lovingly and selflessly cared for Gordon during his final months; sons Sheridan Ray Queen of TN with fiancée Amber McCune and Brandon Shae Queen of KY with wife Katie; his brothers David Lynn Queen of TN with wife Linda and Clarence Keith Queen of TN with wife Kathy; grandsons Jacob Queen, Jordan “Zack” Queen, Gavin Queen, and Gabrian “Gabe” Ferren all of TN, and granddaughter Ellie Queen of KY; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Gordon was born to Grover Lee Queen and Ruby Virginia White Queen in Johnson City, TN on October 16, 1952. In addition to his parents, Gordon was preceded in death by his beloved sister Glenda Gail Queen Whistine in 2019 at age 70, his great granddaughter Jupiter Queen in 2021 at 4 months old, and his brother Grover Allen Queen in 2021 at age 73.
Gordon was an exceptionally hard worker, spending most of his vocational years in the construction trade, faithfully and unwaveringly providing and caring for his family. He had a quick wit, was extremely handy, was fiercely loyal, a natural conversationalist, a great cook, and a famous prankster and jokester, relishing the opportunity to make others laugh. He enjoyed watching car races, going fishing and hunting, and spending quality time with loved ones – especially on his front porch.
Per Gordon’s wishes, in lieu of public services a private gathering will be held for immediate family to honor his life.