QUEEN James R. "Bob" Queen, 76, of Bidwell, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born March 12, 1932 in Wayne County, WV, son of the late Perry and Nettie Cyfers Queen. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Bob retired after nearly 40 years with American Alloys in New Haven, WV. He enjoyed farm work. Surviving are three daughters, Cathy (Curt) Matheny of Vinton, Robin (Donald) Martin (with whom he made his home) and Renee (Gary) Holliday, all of Bidwell; one son, Matt (Lisa) Queen of McArthur; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three brothers, his twin - Bill (Louise) Queen and Buddy (Patty) Queen, all of Canal Winchester, Charlie Queen of Crown City; three sisters, Erma Belle Sisson and Nancy (Emerson) Unroe, all of Gallipolis and Ruby (Dewey) Brewer of Akron. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son James Mark Queen, a granddaughter Ashley Holliday, and three brothers Pe! rry Jr., Bernie and Basil Queen. Service will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2008 at the WILLIS FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Brian Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. There will be military services by volunteers of area veteran's lodges. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 10/24/2008