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Wednesday, February 19,2014 12 Noon
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH 1223 Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. Pastor

Neal Archie McQueen was bom January 24,1934, in Rowland, North Carolina, the oldest child of the late Trussie Vernie McQueen and Elizabeth Kelly McQueen.
His elementary and secondary education was completed in the Robeson County School System. He attended Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC and later furthered his education at Augusta State College.
In 1953 he joined the United States Army and he proudly served his country on active duty for more than 24 years in the Signal Corps. He retired w ith the rank of Sergeant First Class and during his distinguished military career he was awarded the National Defense Service Award with Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal w ith Four Bronze Sendee Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, two Overseas Service Bars, Bronze Star Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w ith Palm.
A committed man of God, he was a dedicated member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church for over 50 years. He was a devoted Deacon, served as Chairman of the Deacon Board for two terms and was named Deacon Emeritus in 2009. As part of his church service he worked diligently with Boy Scout Troop 504, which is noted for having one of the highest number of members to attain the rank of Eagle Scout (40). In 2011, the Neal A. McQueen Cub Scout Pack was chartered in recognition of his service.
A Master Mason for more than 55 years, he attained the highest office of the order: Most W orshipful Grand Master, Prince Hall Masons, Jurisdiction of Georgia. He served as Past W orshipful Master of Bannaker Lodge, No. 3, F.&rA.M., Augusta, GA; Past Secretary of Bannaker Lodge No. 3 for 19 years; Past Commander in Chief of Lebanon Consistory No. 28, Scottish Rite Masons; Past Secretary Keeper of Seal of Lebanon Consistory No. 28; Past Potentate, Stolkin Temple No. 22, Shriners; Member of Hiram Chapter No.15, Holy Royal Arch Masons; Member of Oscar C. McCombs Commandery No. 21, Knights Templar Masons; Member of Lucy Laney Chapter No. 20, Order of the Eastern Star; Grand Inspector General 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason; Past First Lieutenant Commander Scottish Rite Mason, Orient of Georgia; Past District Deputy Grand Master, Augusta Masonic District; Past Deputy Grand Master, Prince Hall Masons and Eastern Stars; Honorary Past Imperial Potentate, Imperial Council; and Gold Card Member.
Cherishing his memories are his devoted wife, Mrs. Doris Bethea McQueen, Augusta, GA. Four daughters: Dr. Sherron McQueen Jackson, Charleston, SC, Dr. Katrinda McQueen (Melvin Porter), Decatur, GA, Phyllis McQueen (Cecil) Dodd, and Pamela McQueen Simms (Augusta, GA). Five grandchildren: Alex Jackson, Charleston, SC, Brandon McQueen, Augusta, GA and Melany (Shun) Reynolds, Dr. Trey (Megan) Porter and Robert Porter, all of Atlanta, GA. Two great-grandchildren: Camille McQueen and Jeremiah McQueen, Simpsonville, SC. Three "like sons": Antonio Blue, Hamlet, NC, Freddie Curry and Cyris Lacey of Augusta, GA, one "like daughter" Yasmine Burke. His godchildren Claude Anthony and Claudine Anthony Jones, Augusta, GA, dearly loved him.
He is also survived by six sisters: Laverne (King) Morrison, New Haven, CT, Grace Gibson, Durham, NC, Sarah Margaret Snow (Raymond Morgan), W ashington, DC, Geraldine Lindsay, Durham, NC, Mary Elizabeth Smith, and Clementine McQueen of Fayetteville, NC. Two brothers: Rufus (Yvonne) McQueen of Fayetteville, NC and Larry (Rethea) McQueen of Hope Mills, NC and a host of nieces and nephews.
During his illness, he was blessed w ith caregivers who became his extended family: Donna W illiams, Russell Newsome, Mary Brown, Donna Harrison, Marie Rollins, Sherita Davis, Matrice Evans, Daffaney W illiams and Rashawn W alker.

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Rev. Dr. C harles E. G oodm an ,Jr., Presiding

Prelude

P ro ce ssio n al...................... ............................................................................The Sanctuary C hoir

Scriptures O ld T estam en t .. ......................................................................... Rev. R oberta M urray N ew T e sta m e n t. .................................................................. Rev. G eorge C. M iller, III

Prayer of C o m fo r t........... ...................................................................... Rev. Larry D. M cQ ueen

S o lo ..................................... ........................................................................... Rev. Q uentin Taylor
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C h u r c h .................................................................................................. Dr. R on ald Brow n F a m ily ........................................................................ Sis. Laverne M cQ ueen M orrison M a so n ry ......................................................................................... Bro. C harles A nthony Son/M ilitary Service ........................................... Freddie Curry, SG T M ajor (R et)

O b itu a ry ............................ ......................................................................................... R ead Silently

A ck n o w le d gem e n ts...... ............................................................................Sis. Queenie Law ton

S o lo ..................................... ............................................................................ Sis. Yvette Love-Lee

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In te rm e n t.......................... ............................................................ H illcrest M em orial G arden s Full M ilitary Honors
M asonic Order Last Rites

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Lucy Laney Chapter No. 20, Order of the Eastern Star
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Phase don't say that I gave up, just say that I gave in. Don't say I lost the battle, fo r it was God's war to lose or win. Please don't say how good I was, but that I did my best. Just say I tried to do what's right, to give the most I could, not do less. Please don't give me wings or halos, that'sfo r God to do. 1 want no more than I deserve, no extras, just my due. Please don't give flowers, or talk in harsh tones. Don't be concerned about me now, Pm well with God, I've made it home. Don't talk about what could have been, it's over and it's done. Just see to all my fam ily's needs, the battle has been won. When you draw a picture o f me, don't draw me as a saint, I've done some good; I've done some wrong, so use all your paint, not just the bright and light tones, use some gray and dark, infact, don't put me down on canvas, paint me inyour heart. Don'tjust remember all the good times, but remember all the bad. For life isfull o f many things some happy and some sad. But ifyou must do something, then 1 have one last request. Forgive me fo r the wrongs I've done and with the love that's left. Thank God fo r my soul's resting. Thank God fo r all who loved me, praise God who loved me best.
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The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation for all of the acts of kindness and support that have been provided during the illness and this time of bereavement. Special thanks to the clergy, staff and members of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, the staff of Heart to Heart In Home Care and Res-Care Home Health Care.
W. H. Mays M ortuary
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