Michael George Queen

Michael George Queen, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, his loving wife, Kristine, daughter, Jennifer and grandson, Kyle, on Wednesday January 28, 2026, at UAMS, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Mike was born on November 27th, 1949, to Kathleen M. and Russell F. Queen in Buffalo, New York. After graduating from Cleveland Hill High School, he attended Erie County Community College and joined Kappa Sigma Kappa, Gamma Chapter fraternity. Mike then went on to Washington DC for Radio Broadcasting and received his Broadcasting License. In 1969, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Patrick Air Force Base, serving 3 years during the Vietnam War.

In December 1969, Mike and Kristine were married in Buffalo, New York at Faith United Church of Christ. In 1970, while stationed at Patrick Air Force Base, Mike and Kristine welcomed a daughter, Jennifer Dawn.

Mike is survived by wife Kristine, daughter Jennifer, grandchildren, Brianna Boose, and Kyle Boose.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents Kathleen M. Queen and Russell F. Queen.

Visitation will be Saturday February 7th, 2026, from 12-1pm at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas with A Celebration of Life service to follow at 1pm.

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers for Mike and the Queen Family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hot Springs Village Animal Shelter in Mike's name will be greatly appreciated.