Robert Francis Queen

Robert Francis Queen, 87, of Bentleyville, died January 30, 2018, in Canonsburg Hospital. He was born February 20, 1930, in Washington, a son of the late Charles and Rose Rival Queer. A graduate of Washington High School, Mr. Queen worked as a truck driver for Suwak Trucking for 39 years. He was a veteran of the Navy, serving from January 8, 1949, until his honorable discharge on February 6, 1950, with a rank of Fireman Apprentice. Mr. Queen was Roman Catholic by faith and enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching NASCAR, and watching Western movies. Surviving are a son, Bob Queen (Lisa Durila) of Marianna; three daughters, Debbie (Jim) Romano, Maryann (Jerry) Hatfield and Jamie (Scott) Clark, all of Washington; a sister, Arlene Plott of Washington; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and his companion, Mary K. Worthington. Deceased are a brother, Charles Queer, and a sister, Nellie Baxter. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where a blessing service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, February 9th, with Father Don Chortos officiating.  Burial will follow in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township.  Military rites will be accorded graveside by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175.