Zion, IL – Mr. Tallye Lamar Queen, 79, passed away at Vista Medical Center – East in Waukegan, IL on Saturday, April 11, 2020.

He was born in Benevolence, GA on May 7, 1940, the son of the late Arthur and Susie Lee (nee: Kendall) Queen.

Mr. Queen proudly served his country with the US Navy.  He retired from the Navy but continued to work as an electrician for the Glenview Naval Air Station.

His faith in God was strong.  He attended Ebenezer Baptist Church in Zion and later Lighthouse Seventh Day Adventist Church in Winthrop Harbor.

Mr. Queen enjoyed his free time fishing of any kind, whether on a boat, along the pond or on the ice.  He also was an avid reader.  However, he was happiest in the company of his family.

He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Mae (Larry Banks) Lindsey-Banks and Patricia Lee Queen-Wright; his grandchildren, Nakeya Hairston, Christopher Chandler, Jonathan Chandler, Isaiah Chandler, Alexandria Queen, Alicia Pettway & Marqus Pettway, Jr.; many adored great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, J.C. Lindsey II; sister-in-law, Sarah Lindsey-Meeks; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & friends.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dear wife, Ethel Queen, to whom he was married to for over 50 years.  She passed away on October 5, 2019.  He was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Flossie Kendall; his brothers, Perry Queen, David Queen and his son-in-law, Ivy Jamal Wright.

A private service with his family has taken place.