Monday, December 23, 2013 2:52 pm

James Lee McQueen (Jim), 59, of Forest City, NC passed away December 17, 2013.

He leaves his loving wife of over 20 years, Kim McQueen; and his 2 children; Brian McQueen of Mooresboro and Theresa McQueen Soppelsa and husband Michael of Miami, Fl; sister-in-laws; Susie Cooper and Husband Paul of Pilot Mtn., and Jenny Fisher and husband Rick of Hendersonville, TN, granddaughter Amelia Soppelsa and nephews Drake and Erik Fisher.

Jim McQueen was born in Paduka, Kentucky. Jim resided in North Carolina for over 44 years and was a graduate of Chase High School in 1972. Jim loved animals of all kinds especially his three cats.

Jim was the founder of McQueen Auction and Real Estate which has been in operation for over 30 years. Additionally, Jim owned McQueen Bail Bonding.

Jim served as a Board Member in North Carolina Bail Agents Assoc. and was a member and contributor to the Piedmont Gun Club. Jim McQueen will always be remembered for his strong presence and humor.

Funeral Services were held at Crowe’s Mortuary with Rev. Dr. Jim Whitlow officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Park. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Piedmont Gun Club, PO Box 1354, Rutherfordton, NC 28139; The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, or The ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC, 20090-6929.

Crowe Mortuary is serving the family.