Joshua B. Queen

Joshua Bryce Queen, 37, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Born in Denver, CO, the son of Jeffry B. Queen and Mary N. Javier. Josh attended Woodstock High School. He worked for Mike's Quality Carpentry for 18 years and was skilled at many things like plumbing, tile, carpentry, and mechanical work. Josh enjoyed riding his longboard, bike riding, flying kites, discovering new gadgets to play with, and remodeling and fixing anything and everything. He especially enjoyed the love of his family, playing with his dog, Spark, and spending time with his daughter, Aurora.
Survived by his parents, Jeffry Queen and Mary Javier; brother, Frank W. Smith; sister, Malia J. Heinrich, and nieces, Camryn and Nora Heinrich; sister, Amber Zirk and niece, Ripley Zirk and sister, Mercedes. Josh also leaves behind his beloved daughter Aurora (Ari) Michelle Queen, 4 years old. He also leaves behind many uncles, aunties, cousins and a very special grandmother.
Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave. Rockford. In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask for donations that will go towards the cost of Josh's memorial and a fund for his daughter Aurora at the following link:. To share a memory or condolence, visit olsonfh.com.