Sidney Allen Queen

June 22, 1929 – July 19, 2025

Sidney Allen Queen, born June 22, 1929, in Crum, West Virginia, passed away July 19, 2025 at the age of 96. A beloved father, grandfather, and uncle, Sidney lived a life marked by quiet strength, hard work, and a deep commitment to his family and Christian faith. Jesus meant everything to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnson M. Queen and Pearl Evans Queen; his sisters Aleese (George) Pertee and Thelma Jacqueline Queen; his brother Johnson M. (Mary) Queen; his beloved wife of 62 years, Velma Jean (Dill) Queen; and their daughter, Amy Jean Queen.

Sidney is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Ellen Queen and his son Stephen Evans Queen, as well as his grandsons Michael Evans Queen and Joshua Joseph Allen Queen, former daughters-in-law Denise Wright and Valerie Coppola. He is also fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, all of whom held a special place in his heart.

Sid and Velma met through their love of music and married on February 23, 1952. They shared a devoted partnership and a life of travel until her passing on June 10, 2014.

A skilled machinist by trade, Sidney contributed his talents to several companies over his long career. He worked for Jeffries Mining from 1951 to 1959, North American Rockwell Aviation from 1960 to 1969, and Ross Laboratories from 1971 until his retirement in 1993, serving as a machinist and calibration mechanic.

Sidney was a dedicated member of Christian Assembly for 57 years where he was happy to serve in the audio department and home group ministry. He was the last surviving member of one of the church’s prayer groups – the Romeo Club – Retired Old Men Eating Out – where the men enjoyed breakfast, laughter and prayer together for many, many years.

He was also a proud member of the Wayne County Historical and Genealogical Society and served as bookkeeper and treasurer for the Northland Senior Village IV, offering his time and energy to the service of others well into his later years.

Sidney Allen Queen will be remembered for his quiet and gentle ways, his generosity to others and the sacrificial love he showed to his family and those around him.

While flowers are welcomed, contributions to the Helping Hands Food Pantry at Christian Assembly would make Sid happy.

A funeral service will be held11:00am Friday, July 25, 2025 at Christian Assembly, 4099 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224, where friends will be received from 9:30 am until the time of service at 11:00 am; interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements by Advantage by Schoedinger North.