Mr. David “Bill” Tellis Duncan, 92, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday November 30, 2022 at Mission Hospital, Asheville, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Duncan was born March 24, 1930 in Burke County, a son of the late David Lester and Emmer Garmon Duncan. David was a faithful and longtime member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and retied as a machinist with Great Lake Carbon and Valdese Mfg. Co. “Bill” loved all night cat fishing, rabbit hunting and gardening. He served his country as a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Duncan Aldridge, grandson, Matthew Duncan, brothers, McKinley, Ralph, Theodore “Ted”, Joe B. , Jerry Duncan and sister Janette Baron.
Surviving are his wife of 70 years, Ruby Childers Duncan, two sons, Rev. David J. Duncan (Frieda) of Connelly Springs, Thomas Duncan (Susan Barlow) of Rutherford College, sisters, Eula Mae West, Sally Sunquist, Margaret Kisor, and Bertha Tignor. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Adam and Aaron Duncan and great-grandchild, Haydin Duncan.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday December 4,2022 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. David J. Duncan and Rev. Dennis Tomlinson officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at Shady Grove United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to Shady Grove United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 367, Connelly Springs, NC 28612.
Thomas and family, I am very sorry for your loss.
Sweet man, praying for you all.
David, Thomas and Family,
Our condolences. Wish we could be with you. We know you grieve your father’s death but through the pain am sure you recall the good times with him (and maybe times when you weren’t so happy with him!). We remember in particular your family’s (Bill, Ruby and David) trip to Seattle so many years ago. We had such a good time digging clams, picking oysters – not to mention eating them. And of course we remember all the Duncan family reunions at the “home” place. Good memories!
Love to you all
Sallie and Bob
David, Thomas and family,
Our condolences. Wish we could be with you. Know you are grieving the death of your father but also remembering the good times with him (and maybe times when you weren’t so happy with him). We remember in particular your family’s (Bill, Ruby and David) trip to Seattle those many years ago and the fun we had digging clams, picking oysters – not to mention eating them! And of course we remember all the Duncan reunions at the “home” place. Good memories!
Love to you all –
Sallie and Bob
Bill was one of my favorite people. He reminded me so much of my dad. He will be missed.
Tommy I’m Sorry For Your Loss I Loved Picking On David About His Truck He Was A Kind Man
Sending you all love and prayers!
I am so sorry for your loss .Bill was one of my favorite cousins.he will be missed