Otis Elvin McQueen

Otis Elvin McQueen was welcomed into his eternal home on the evening of October 4, 2024. He passed under the care of a dedicated team at Bridgepoint Hospital Capitol Hill. Until his very last minute here with his family, Otis demonstrated inspiring tenaciousness, inscrutable strength and unwavering faith in God. Born on February 8th, 1955 in Marion, South Carolina to Mattie B. Nance and Leon Gaddy, he spent much of his childhood in North Carolina, South Carolina and New York. However, he formally resided in Washington, DC with his mother, stepfather, Haynes Nance, and 7 of his younger siblings. He graduated from Eastern High School with academic success and athletic accomplishments, retaining a love for learning and track & field that he would pass on to his 3 children. Otis pursued a secondary education at Boston College on a partial scholarship before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1977 where he served as a medic, boxed and earned his brown belt in martial arts for 5 years. Since the time that he was a young adult, Otis was passionate about teaching the gospel and ministering to his community through food distributions and nutrition education. As a co-pastor of Restoration Christian Ministries, he partnered with many other churches, ministries and programs throughout the DMV to make sure their food pantries were full. He valued family and fellowship with his brothers and sisters in Christ and was someone you could count on to lend two helping hands, two empathetic ears, or his unfiltered two cents. Headstrong and loyal, he never stopped supporting the Washington “Redskins” and didn’t let obstacles block him from the gym. He enjoyed fishing, political discussions, old westerns and classic TV, contemporary Christian and gospel music. Most of all, he loved being a father, grandfather and uncle. He is mourned and celebrated by his daughter Sarah McQueen (Jason), son Joshua McQueen, and son Emmanuel Mcqueen as well as 2.5 young grandchildren, Elliana, Jeremiah and Baby E. His memory will also be carried on by his many brothers and sisters, Michael (Carol), Tyrone (Emily), Elleen, Jeannette (Odel), Miranda, Joanne, Roderick (Renee), Doris, Christine, and Craig (Kimberly); bonus siblings James (Liz) and Ruby; and 18 nieces and nephews.

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Otis Elvin McQueen

February 8, 1955 - October 4, 2024