Obituary for Nelson McQueen
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Nelson McQueen went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 4, 1938. Nelson was one of 13 children and was adopted by Perry and Marjorie Black. Nelson graduated from NW Classen High School in 1957, which was the first year for the school to be open. His first year of college, he attended Abilene Christian University. He continued his education at Central State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Nelson met Rose Mary Smith in the mid 1960’s. They both lived in the same apartment complex and became very close. On March 15, 1969, the two were married in Newcastle, OK at Rose Mary’s mother’s home. They were blessed with a daughter, Valerie, whom they all love dearly. Nelson worked for Southwestern Bell during college. He later worked for Farmers Union Insurance, where he held the titles of CFO and CEO. In 1992, he opened his own accounting firm, McQueen & Associates. He and his wife Rose Mary co-owned the firm until their retirement in 2017. Nelson had a love for classic cars. He has a 1956 Thunderbird and worked on restoring Model A Fords. Nelson and his wife were very involved with Southern Hill Baptist Church. He taught Sunday school at Southern Hills Baptist Church for nearly 25 years and loved serving the Lord and his church family. Nelson had a servant heart and will be remembered for his kindness towards others.
Nelson was preceded in death by his:
Parents, Perry and Marjorie Black;
and 10 siblings.
He is survived by his:
Wife of nearly 52 years, Rose Mary McQueen;
Daughter, Valerie Haynes and husband, Chris;
Sons: Steven McQueen and Richard McQueen;
Grandchildren: C.J. Haynes, Caleb Haynes, Levi Haynes, Hannah Haynes, and Michaela McQueen;
2 Brothers: Ed and L.D. McQueen;
As well as a host of friends and loving church family.
https://www.myshbc.com/memorials
Nelson McQueen went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 4, 1938. Nelson was one of 13 children and was adopted by Perry and Marjorie Black. Nelson graduated from NW Classen High School in 1957, which was the first year for the school to be open. His first year of college, he attended Abilene Christian University. He continued his education at Central State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Nelson met Rose Mary Smith in the mid 1960’s. They both lived in the same apartment complex and became very close. On March 15, 1969, the two were married in Newcastle, OK at Rose Mary’s mother’s home. They were blessed with a daughter, Valerie, whom they all love dearly. Nelson worked for Southwestern Bell during college. He later worked for Farmers Union Insurance, where he held the titles of CFO and CEO. In 1992, he opened his own accounting firm, McQueen & Associates. He and his wife Rose Mary co-owned the firm until their retirement in 2017. Nelson had a love for classic cars. He has a 1956 Thunderbird and worked on restoring Model A Fords. Nelson and his wife were very involved with Southern Hill Baptist Church. He taught Sunday school at Southern Hills Baptist Church for nearly 25 years and loved serving the Lord and his church family. Nelson had a servant heart and will be remembered for his kindness towards others.
Nelson was preceded in death by his:
Parents, Perry and Marjorie Black;
and 10 siblings.
He is survived by his:
Wife of nearly 52 years, Rose Mary McQueen;
Daughter, Valerie Haynes and husband, Chris;
Sons: Steven McQueen and Richard McQueen;
Grandchildren: C.J. Haynes, Caleb Haynes, Levi Haynes, Hannah Haynes, and Michaela McQueen;
2 Brothers: Ed and L.D. McQueen;
As well as a host of friends and loving church family.