Obituary of Simpson Queen Jr

Simpson Queen, Jr., 80, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2023 while at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus. He is the son of the late Simpson Queen, Sr. and Alzena (Locust) Bradley. Simpson is survived by his Brother, Henderson “Sonny” Climbingbear Jr. of Cherokee. Nieces, Mary Queen Hornbuckle, Sally Queen Rickman, Jean Ala Queen, all of Cherokee and Nephew, John Queen Jr of Tennessee. 2 Great Nephews, who was very close to him, Dale Rickman and Jerry Jackson, who were both sadly out of town at the time of Simpson’s passing. Also, Fiancé, Diane Jones, who came together 5 years ago. He needed her as much as she needed him, He will be sorely missed. In addition to his Parents, Simpson was preceded in death by his Sister, Rosa Marie Queen Rolling. He was a operator of a asphalt paving machine most of his working life. He had 2 dogs that he loved, Moe and Max. He loved taking care of his animals and he loved wrestling. He would always rush home to watch it on tv. A visitation will be held on Friday evening, September 1, 2023, in the chapel of Long House Funeral Home beginning at 5:00pm until 7:00pm. A formal funeral service will take place on Saturday, September 2, 2023, beginning at 2:00pm with Dan Conseen officiating. Burial will be in the Simpson Queen-Climbingbear Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jose, Jonathan, Sonny, Ronnie, Dale and Jerry. Long House Funeral Home officiated the Family with final arrangements.