Roger Glenn Queen

1958 - 2024

Roger Glenn Queen, age 65, of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born April 12, 1958 in Copperhill, Tennessee, to Claud Queen Jr., and Norma Lea Mathis Queen.
Roger was known for his impeccable character, intelligence, integrity, and strength. He was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. He was a man of faith who was grateful for all of God's blessings, even through the hardships. Roger graduated from Fannin County High School in 1976 as Salutatorian and Star Student. He played his favorite sport, baseball, throughout his high school career. He went on to West Georgia to earn a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a minor in Mathematics in only three years. He started law school at the University of Tennessee and received his Juris Doctorate in two and a half years. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1981. After three years, he became the youngest elected District Attorney in Georgia's history. He went on to serve as the Appalachian Judicial Circuit's District Attorney for 20 years.
Roger loved to deer hunt and fish. While known throughout the community for his extraordinary work ethic and playing ball with his kids, he still found time to laugh at reruns of his favorite show, Andy Griffith. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Atlanta Braves, but his favorite team was the Gilmer Bobcats, because he loved to cheer for his kids in multiple sports throughout the years.
On March 18, 2003, Roger fell down a flight of stairs at the Gilmer County Courthouse which resulted in him becoming a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic. Over the almost 21 years that he was paralyzed, Roger overcame many physical challenges with determination that was unmatched.
Roger was a man that loved his family immensely. He married the love of his life, Debbie, on July 7, 1984. You would hear him often say that his family was his greatest accomplishment. They were truly his pride and joy. His legacy will live on through his children and grandchildren. He was a special husband, Dad, and Granddaddy and he will be deeply missed.
He is preceded in death by his father, Claud Queen Jr.,; brother-in-law, Ken Andrews; sisters-in-law, Lola Mae Pelfrey and Mary Lou Millsaps; and mother-in-law, Myrtle Millsaps Ash.
He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Debbie Queen of the home; children, Julie (Travis) Greene of Ellijay, Georgia, Chase Glenn (Amanda) Queen of Ellijay, Georgia, and Tyler Roger Queen of Augusta, Georgia; grandchildren, Millie Greene, Libbie Greene, Taylee Queen, Collins Queen, and Cruise Queen; mother, Norma Lea Queen of Blue Ridge, Gerogia; siblings, Mildred (James) Johnson, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, and Raymond Queen of Blue Ridge, Georgia; sisters-in-laws, JoAnn Andrews, Linda (Bob) Buchanan and Jan Millsaps; brothers-in-law, Donnie Pelfrey, Bobby (Polly) Millsaps, and Tommy (Wanda) Millsaps; several nephews, nieces, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
The family would like to express immense gratitude to all of the special nurses and caregivers of Roger over the past 21 years. We are incredibly grateful and blessed for your dedication. We consider you a part of our family.
Also, a special thank you to Ken and JoAnn Andrews and Lola Mae and Donnie Pelfrey for their continuous help and unwavering support throughout the years after Roger's accident.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 11, 2024, at 1 p.m. from the Akins-Cobb Blue Ridge Chapel with the Rev. Chad Kelly and the Rev. Delmar Davenport officiating. Music was provided by Nancy Watkins, Joel Collis, and Megan Smith.
Interment followed in the Crestlawn Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers, Travis Greene, Bill Fincher, Hon. Russell Vineyard, Will Britt, Rick Byers, and Johnny Russell.
Serving as honorary pallbearers were all the local members of the Bar, law enforcement, Shirley Russell II, and all other court personnel that Roger felt honored to work with.
The family visited with friends at the funeral home, Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. The family did accept flowers or donations may be made to "The Roger G. Queen Future Lawyer Scholarship Fund" at any United Community Bank location or donations can be made in memory of Roger to The Shepherd Center Foundation.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com
Akins-Cobb Funerals and Cremations of Blue Ridge, was in charge of these arrangements.