Tony was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Mr. Elmer and Mrs. Jeanette Queen.
Tony grew up in Kennesaw, Georgia, and graduated from Sprayberry High School in the Class of 1982. He loved playing football growing up, playing in church and recreational leagues. He and his five brothers grew up in the same neighborhood as his cousins, aunts, uncles and other extended family. He was known as 'Big T, The Karaoke King of Georgia,' and he traveled all over Georgia doing weddings, parties, bar mitzvahs, and even performing on camping trips. He had the voice of an angel, and he was always the life of the party. He inspired fun and good times wherever he went and always had a smile on his face. He always encouraged everyone, striving to try and make everyone feel as best as they could. He never said a critical or condescending word about anyone, and would always try and find the good in everybody. No matter what physical pain or struggle he was having, he always remained happy and loving. He was an angel on earth and touched numerous lives. He will be sincerely missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his infant sister, Tracy. He is also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Deborah Henderson.
He is survived by his loving wife, the Queen of his Soul, Mrs. Carol Queen, with whom he eloped thirty years ago this coming July. Tony is, likewise, the King of her Heart.
He is also survived by his two nieces, Krisheena and Madison Nixon, whom he always treated and loved as his own daughters. He is also survived by his five brothers: Jimmy Henderson, Mike (Tina) Henderson, Alan (Kris) Queen, Matt (Susan) Queen, all of Woodstock, and Van (Dawn) Queen of Perkepsie, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his three sisters-in-law, Tammy Botts of Woodstock, Jane (Steve) Earle of Rome, and Misty Nix of Ball Ground. In addition to his brothers and in-laws, Tony is also survived by twenty nine nieces and nephews, twenty five great nieces and nephews, and several great-great nieces and nephews. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive to cherish Tony's memory.
A Celebration of Life Service to honor and remember Tony will be conducted at a later date. His family asks that everyone please look for announcements online regarding arrangement times and locations.
Friends are cordially invited to visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave fond memories of Tony, as well as condolences and expressions of sympathy for his family.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, Georgia 30120, is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Tony Eugene Queen.
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