Earl Wayne Queen

Earl Wayne Queen, 65, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born November 25, 1955, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Rev. Bedford Queen and Louise Hooks Queen.

Earl was a truck driver for most of his life. He enjoyed working on his lawn mowers, spending time with his grandchildren, and never met a stranger.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sylvia M. Queen; daughter, Sandra Queen-Davis and her husband, Dale; sons, David Queen, Zachary Queen and his wife, Kelly, Christopher Queen, and Michael Queen; brother, Phillip Queen; sister, Debbie Queen; and grandchildren, Megan Tyler, Rebecca Shank, Derrick Davis, Destiny Bryant, Aiden Stines, and Kaydance Queen.

A graveside service officiated by Pastor Reginal Floyd, Sr., will be held 2 pm on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Long Creek Baptist Cemetery - 210 Long Creek Church Rd, Dallas, NC 28034 .

Family will receive friends 6-8pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service – 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Cancer Services of Gaston County – 306 S. Columbia Street, Gastonia, NC 28054 – www.gastoncancerservices.org

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com