Danny J. Queen, 69, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:44 P.M., Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Danny had retired from the coal mines.  He had worked at Old Ben and Zeigler Coal Company.  Danny had also been Perry County Animal Control officer for ten years.  He was a member of UMWA, a dog trainer and a former member and vice president of Southern Illinois Hunting and Retriever Club.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman and St. Louis Cardinal fan.
He was born April 6, 1954 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Lawrence Dale and Fayetta Fern (Wrolen) Queen.
He is survived by his fiancé - Kelly Phillips of Du Quoin, two granddaughters - Aleesha Twitty and husband Todd of Mulkeytown and Jena Holden of Christopher, one grandson - Dylan Holden of Mulkeytown, one great grandson - Tage Twitty, other family - Abram Phillips and wife Jessica of Nashville, Christopher Phillips of Pinckneyville, Olivia Phillips of Nashville and Madilynn Phillips of Nashville, nieces, extended family, and his faithful companion - Koby.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter - Amy Queen.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Amy Queen Memorial Scholarship and will be accepted at the funeral home.