Oakley McQueen

Oakley McQueen, age 87 passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Oakley was born April 10, 1938 in Manchester, KY to the late Belve and Mary Bell (Sizemore) McQueen. Also preceding him in death were his beloved wife of 63 years Esther (Nolan) McQueen in 2020, siblings Walter McQueen, Kelly McQueen, Oscar McQueen, Isaiah McQueen, Annie Hensley, May Chandler, Eller Sams; son-in-law Jake Pater and beloved dog Jack "Bear".

Oakley's memory will be cherished by daughters Janet (Frank) Lawson, Kimberly (Bob) Burnett, Donna Pater; siblings Charlie McQueen, Delora Gugala, Pearl Gibson; grandchildren Christy (Jamie) ASher, Brandon Hymer, Casey Oakley Pater, Dylan Pater, Justin (Angela) Pleiman, Jackie Burnett, Jason (Emmy) Burnett; 18 great-grandchildren.

Oakley enjoyed hunting, sitting on the porch talking to his family and friends and loved his garden.

Oakley's family will receive friends at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 2565 Princeton Road, Hamilton Tuesday, June 3 starting at 11:00 am, followed by funeral services at 1:00 pm. Following services, Oakley will be buried in Rose Hill Burial Park next to his beloved Esther.