Kevin Lee McQueen, 53, of Columbia City, died at 11:46 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he was a patient for the past five weeks.

Born on December 24, 1968, at the Whitley County Memorial Hospital, Columbia City, IN, he was a son of the late James E. and Susan J. (Sheets) McQueen. Growing up in Jefferson, Twp., he graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1987.

After working various jobs, he went to work for Dexter Axle in North Manchester, then transferred to the Albion Plant, where he had 28 years of service as a machinist.

The fall and winter months brought his favorite activity, deer hunting, and past-times, Colts Football and IU Basketball. During the warmer months, he liked watching NASCAR races and local and regional drag racing.

He is survived by two adult children, Jessica and Hunter; a sister, Tricia S. (Jeremy) Kilgore of Churubusco; and nephews, Hayden, JT, and Bentley.

Additionally, he was preceded in death by a son, Kody.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Preferred memorials in Kevin's honor are to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.