James W. Queen, Sr.

     James W. Queen, Sr., (68), died Monday, March 6, 2023 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford after suffering a stroke.  
     He was born on May 26, 1954 in Cambridge, MD to the late Doris L. and Henry J. Queen, Sr.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Donna M. Queen, brother, Henry J. Queen, Jr., and sister, Bette Eubanks.
     James spent his life serving others as Life Member, Past Chief, and Past President of Camden-Wyoming Fire Company.  Known to many as “Chief” and “Queenie”, he achieved his dream of being a professional firefighter after obtaining his degree in Fire Protection Engineering from Delaware Tech and subsequently worked at many fire companies throughout the State of Delaware.  Always one to put others before himself, he was awarded the Heroic Fireman of the Year award in 1993 by the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association in honor of his life saving efforts of two individuals who were drowning in Derby Pond. 
     James most enjoyed being a father and grandfather.  He never missed one of his grandsons’ soccer games traveling across the region to cheer them on and never missed watching the Eagles games with his son and grandchildren.  One of his most favorite experiences was going to the Eagles Superbowl Victory Parade on February 8, 2018 with his children and grandchildren.
     James is survived by his daughter, Katie L. Conway and her husband, David Conway of Garnet Valley, PA and his son, James W. Queen, Jr. and his wife, Julie Queen of Wilmington, DE, grandchildren, Gavin and Colin Conway and Jordyn and Jay Queen, mother of his children, Debra G. Benford, and mother-in-law, Betty G. Jennette.
     A funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 10, 2023 at Wyoming United Methodist Church where family and friends may view from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden, DE. 
     In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company, 200 E. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Camden, DE 19934.
     Letters of condolences can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com

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