George Aloysius Queen, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD died May 14, 2008 at his residence.

Born February 24, 1932 in Clements, MD, he was the son of the late John Queen and Effie (Somerville) Queen. He was the youngest of ten children. Known to many as "Buck Queen" and affectionately known to his children and grandchildren as "The King". George attended school and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, Maryland.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he received a Bronze Medal for his service. Buck later worked as a construction laborer for many years. His talents assisted in building the Kennedy Center, WMATA Subway System, and the Watergate Hotel.

On September 26, 1959 he married Agnes Cecilia Thomas. From that union they were blessed with twelve children. Before his illness, Buck enjoyed spending time with his family, playing cards, umpiring baseball/softball games and fishing.

Buck is survived by his loving and devoted wife of forty eight years, Agnes Queen, his children; Mary "Maggie" Glenn, Melody Queen-Thompson (Harry), Caroline Mason (Allan), James "Craig" Queen, James Richard "Jim" Queen (Marlynn), Deborah Harkless (Alphonso), Pamela Queen, Gladys Briscoe (Mark), John Queen (Sharon), and Jane Queen. He is also survived by twenty seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, four sisters-in-law; Annie Thomas, Caroline Countiss, Elizabeth Dickerson, and Rose Shade, and a host of special nieces, nephews, family and friends. In addition to his parents, Buck was preceded in death by his children, George "Punkin" Queen and Connie Queen, grandson Eric Queen, five sisters; Mary Allen, Mary Wilson, Agnes Queen, Sarah Collins, Mary Chase, four brothers; Joseph Queen, James Queen, John "Jack" Queen, and Mitchell Queen.

The Lord saw that Buck's work was done and decided to call him home to join family members who have gone before him. Oh what a joyous reunion it will be!

The family will receive relatives and friends for Buck's Life Celebration on Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Life Celebration Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 3:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 19, 2008 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Keith Woods will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.