Andrew Queen, Jr.

Andrew Jerome Queen Jr., age 61 departed this life suddenly on August 20, 2016. Jerome, as he is affectionately known by family and close friends, was born in Baltimore, MD on August 12, 1955 to the late Andrew Jerome, Sr. and Delores A. Queen. He was the eldest of two children. Jerome attended Baltimore City Public Schools. After graduating from Lake Clifton High School, Jerome enlisted in the United States Army National Guard. After leaving the National Guard, Jerome decided to continue his service to his country through his employment with the Federal Bureau of Investigations in Washington, DC. Jerome entered on duty in 1983 as a laborer. At the time of his death he was a laborer leader. Jerome was affectionately known by his last name, Queen, at work. He befriended numerous people in this capacity as he would take time to listen to other co-workers express their frustrations. There were other times when you could catch him saying something smart to bring laughter to situations. During his employment with the FBI, Jerome met several senior executive staff members. The person he enjoyed meeting the most was our first African American President of the United State, President Barrack Obama. Jerome loved to be in the company of pretty women. In 1973, Jerome met Wanda Watts and from this special relationship was the birth of their daughter, Tonya. While growing up, Jerome and Tonya shared a number of special moments. One of the moments they enjoyed most was watching family game shows. Their favorite was the Family Feud. In 1991, Jerome became a grandfather to Chelsea. He showered her with love and took great pleasure in being in her company. They would talk and laugh for hours. Jerome was blessed once again in 2007, to be the grandfather of Connor. Connor became his partner in mischief. They would talk all the time but took pleasure in mental challenges of one another. Jerome's favorite statement about Connor was, "This boy is working my nerves." Jerome also loved to shoot pool and talk trash with his two favorite nephews, Ronald aka Ricky and John aka Champ. Jerome's sister, Alice, was instrumental in his final and most memorable family outing. Jerome loved his family and his family loved him. Jerome leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Tonya A. Queen; granddaughter, Chelsea Dowling; grandson, Connor Martin; sister, Alice Queen-Freeman; two nephews, Ronald Johnson (Valerie) and John Freeman (Andrea); and a host of aunts, uncles, relatives and friends

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Andrew Queen, Jr.

August 12, 1955 - August 20, 2016