HOMEGOING SERVICES FOR QryD_ 3<^)eciw n &/nejiitiiA ^ Je a l 6 t. um t SERGEANT FIRST CLASS US ARMY RETIRED PAST MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER 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. ^fideh oliSefwLce 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 L> E xp ressio n s of C om fort w. X_3 ACi