Richard Cawthon McQueen

Richard Cawthon McQueen was born July 23, 1949, in Bristol VA. He died December 21, 2024, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. and Katherine Tweedy McQueen. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Yolanda Thomas McQueen. He is also survived by his brother Robert McQueen (Naomi) in Manteca, California, niece Jennifer Dabalos (Ben)and family in Tracy, California, a niece Stephanie Quezada (Noel) and family in Lathrop, California, his brother-in-law David Thomas and wife Marilyn of Abingdon, and a special cousin Valerie Tucker of Morristown TN.

Richard was a graduate of John S. Battle High School and received his degree from Virginia Tech. He was a former Virginia State Policeman and a bank officer with First National Exchange Bank, Washington County National Bank, and Central Fidelity Bank. As part of his banking career, he taught several classes as an adjunct instructor at Virginia Highlands Community College.

Richard was a believer in Jesus Christ as his Savior and a member of Cleveland Presbyterian Church in Abingdon VA, where he served as a Ruling Elder and Clerk of Session. Richard had served on the Ministerial Committee of the Mid-Atlantic Presbytery of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. He served a term as the EPC representative on the Board of Trustees for King College (University). Richard was a member of the Abingdon Gideon Camp.

Richard served with civic clubs throughout his career, including being president of the Kerr’s Creek Ruritan Club in Lexington VA and a member of the Civitan and Kiwanis Clubs in Abingdon. He also served a term as president of the Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club and was a lifetime member of the club.

Richard loved music and played saxophone, piano and violin.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday January 4, 2025, at the Cleveland Presbyterian Church. A visitation will be from 1 P.M. until 2 P.M. with a service to follow at 2 P.M. with Pastor Rick Laney and Pastor Keith Cobb officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Cleveland Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund (18076 Cleveland Church Road, Abingdon VA 24211), or Trans World Radio (P.O. Box 8700, Cary, NC 27512-8700).

Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Mr. Richard McQueen.