FRANKLIN - Charles Ricky “Queenie” Queen, 62, passed away on Nov. 8, 2021.
Ricky was born in Macon County to the late Charles “Bill” and Margaret Tallent Queen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Lyla Maxson. Ricky was a member of Iotla Baptist Church. He enjoyed life and loved to sing, hunt, fish and play softball.
He is survived by his companion, Karen Bloem; his children, Shauna Maxson (Kenny) and Katy Pennington (Jon); siblings, Rhonda Queen (Todd) and Donna Mathis (Buddy); and three grandchildren, Wesley, Isaac, and Reese all of Franklin.
The family received friends and loved ones from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Macon Funeral Home.
A service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Macon Funeral Home.
Rev Steve Reeves officiated. Burial followed at Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were be Bobby Raby, Dwayne Tallent, Boone Brabson, Dave Kinsland, Cody Brabson, Billy Handley, Greg Kinsland, and Ennis Franks.
Honorary pallbearers were Mike Fouts, Jim Fouts, Russell Raby, Luke Keener, Scotty Keener, Reggie Perry, Ray Brabson and Steven “Lum” Owen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Camo Ministry at Pine Grove Baptist Church, 7454 Highlands Rd., Franklin, NC 28734. The Camo Ministry provides a hunting experience to youth and young adults with special needs. If donating by check please make checks payable to the church with notation for Camo Ministry.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.