Franklin R. "Randy" Queen, age 65 of Blue Ridge passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 17, 1956 in Atlanta to the late Wilburn Queen and Joyce Poss Queen. Randy had worked for Fannin County Sherriffs Office, Blue Ridge Police Department and McCaysville Police Department. He served in the United States Army. Randy loved photography and had a Gospel Tots puppet ministry.
Survivors are son and daughter-in-law, Chris Queen and Alison; daughter, Lisa Wilson; grandchildren, Emily, Bradley, Jacob, Micheal, Tyler and Jorga; brother, Edward Brown and sister and brother-in-law, "Gail" Rebecca Cross (Hansel).
Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. from the New River Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Brett Curtis officiating. Music will be by Ashe Johnson. Pallbearers will be Micheal Wilson, Bradley Queen, Tyler Wilson, Jacob Queen and Josh Cross. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements.