Roy Howard Duncan
January 26, 1935 ~ April 2, 2011
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Roy Howard Duncan of Palmetto, Georgia, age 76, passed away April 2, 2011. Roy was preceded in death by his dad, Ellis Pennington Duncan, his mother, Edith Boynton Duncan; six brothers and five sisters. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired after 30 years as an electrician with Georgia State University. Roy was a 52 year member and Past Master of Palmetto Masonic Lodge #74, F & AM. Visitation 4:00pm-7:00pm on Tuesday, April 5; Funeral @ 7:00pm Tuesday, April 5, with Rev Terry Rainwater officiating. Interment on Wednesday, April 6, 11:00am at Ramah First Baptist Church, Palmetto, Georgia (502 Ramah Drive - off Hwy 29). Meet at the funeral home @ 10:15am to line-up for the funeral procession. Holly Hill Funeral Home 431 SW Broad Street, Fairburn, GA 30213 is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation DetailsTuesday, April 5th, 2011, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Holly Hill Funeral Home Service DetailsTuesday, April 5th, 2011, 7:00pm, Holly Hill Funeral Home Chapel
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A new kind of family.I can remember so fondly the day that I met you. Mike had always told me about “The great Uncle Roy”, so of course I was intimidated, and HAD to make a good impression. Unfortunately we met on bad circumstances at Ma-Dunc’s funeral. The moment Mike introduced us you gave me a hug, and told me that I was a part of a “new kind of family” you told me that everyone was a little crazy, but loved unconditionally. Any time I have ever seen you since then, you were so welcoming and loving.You always asked about Mike if he wasn’t with me, and told me that you were thinking and praying for him. You have never treated me as an “in-law” but rather as a member of the family. Thank you for welcoming and loving me the way you did. I will miss you so much, and I look forward to seeing you again some day. Love and many prayers, Marie Duncan
My Friend, My BrotherI met Roy, around the middle of 1972, when I went to work with him at Georgia State University. Due to Roy’s influence, I joined Morrow Masonic Lodge #734, after which, Roy coached and helped me through the three degrees and during the times when I was an officer of the Lodge, from 1975 through 1980, Roy was always there when I had questions. Roy was a little different sthan most of us, but I have not found a better friend anywhere, he stayed true to his beliefs and helped everyone he could. Roy will be sorely missed by his friends and family. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, You have earned it.
Long time friend and Brother-in-lawOur family knew Roy Duncan from the time I was about 13 years of age. He and his nephew Sam, and my brother were fast friends and often together. Later, as we got to know them all better, we shared visits to gospel sings and out to the Varsity etc. While Roy was in the Military, we used to go to movies and double date with his wife of MANY years, my sister Dot. Roy and Dot were so lovely to all my children and they remember him with a smile. We are always sad when someone we love GOES HOME, but I believe you are at peace Roy, and we will soon follow you. May God bless all your nieces and Nephews, and their families. Ruby Smith and Sheryl
Uncle RoyUncle Roy, You meant so much to all of us. You were there when we needed you. You helped us along when we were in our time of need. You said all you had to do was call and it was like lighting striking with all the nephew and nieces that would show up. But we were just the little bolts that show because you were the main bolt that we fed off of. I know the family circle is back together and your giving all our dads and moms hugs for us. I remember you telling me about a dream you had a couple of years ago. You saw all your brothers riding in an old car from the 50’s and wanted to get in with them. They told you it wasn’t time for you yet but now I can see all of you riding around talking about all of us. Just know we all loved you very much and we know you loved us the same. You’ll always be our UNCLE ROY. It’s not a good bye it’s see ya later Until we meet again. Kenny
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Roy Duncan was a very unique man and he will be missed by many.
Judy, Brad and I were really sorry to hear about the death of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this time of sorrow. We will be thinking of you. Love, Brad, Rachel, Cameron, and Cole
I am so very sorry to learn of Roy’s death. He was a wonderful man and always had time to help friends or strangers. Roy taught me how to love and how to enjoy being alive. May God bless all of his family always. We’ll see you again Roy, in a better place.
We wish to express our condolences to the family of Roy Duncan. May God meet your heart’s need during this time. Pastor and Mrs Larry P. Cook (David Jacob’s pastor in Eatonton, GA)
Uncle Roy, You could be hard as nails on the outside, but we will always remember the inner Roy who was filled with love, kindness, caring, respect, and generosity for anyone who showed you the same. It always brought us great joy when you came to visit us in Maine, and to see us during our trips to Georgia. We will always cherish fond memories of our traveling around the lakes, seashore, and mountains of Maine and New Hampshire together, and of your giving the kids motorcycle rides in GA. We Love You Roy, and will dearly miss you. Wes, Jon, and Jessica Riley
I AM SADEN AT THE PASSING OF A FRIEND THAT I KNOWN FOR 45 YEARS . HE WAS ALWAYS FUN TO BE AROUND. AND HEAR THE STORIES THAT HE WOULD TELL. HE WILL DEEPLY MISSED …….
Words really do fail, to express the emotions concerning a loved one’s life in such a period of grief. Our hearts and our prayers go out to all of Roy’s loved ones, as we grieve, also. I was only seven years old when he married my sister, Dot and I received another brother, to tease me and give me grief. When our mother died in 2004, he was there at the grave side, giving us comfort. He will remain alive in our memories. Harry and Nancy Jones Voelker, Jasper, Georgia