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John Troy McQueen
John Troy McQueen, Sr. was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina. He grew up on a farm. He was the ninth child born to the parents of Kinney McQueen, Sr. and Estella Oliver McQueen...view moreJohn Troy McQueen, Sr. was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina. He grew up on a farm. He was the ninth child born to the parents of Kinney McQueen, Sr. and Estella Oliver McQueen. Through determination and faith was how he worked his way through Johnson C. Smith University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He holds a Master’s Degree in education with a certification in School Administration from The University of South Carolina.
He taught school in grades 5th and 6th before becoming an Elementary School Principal. He has held several positions at the School District level. He was a public educator for 35 years.
Mr. McQueen is the author of the following books: “A World Full of Monsters,” (five books on) “Heritage in Marlboro County,” “The Story of Aunt Jemima,” and “Bon Joe.”
His marriage to the former Dorothy Jackson of Chester, South Carolina, produced four adult sons: John Troy, Jr., Gregory Lamont, Garrick Desmond, and Jackson Kinte. He is a Mason, a Baptist Deacon in his home church, and sings in the choir. He is a member of several civic organizations. He enjoys reading, gardening and traveling.view less