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Ernest Duty Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 22, 2009.

DUTY, Ernest, 77, of Cumberland, went to be with his Lord on January 21, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Duty; two sons, Matthew Duty, Paul Duty (Kay), both of Cumberland; four grandsons, Jeffery Duty (Jenny), Tyler Duty (Tiffany), Ryan and Allen Duty; two granddaughters, Lark Litogot, Quinn Duty; three great-grandchildren, Ryker, Liberty, Annalee; special nephew, Dale Lethco (Pam); and many other nephews and nieces. Ernest was the pastor of Full Gospel Church, Powhatan. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Duty. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Full Gospel Church, and where funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. following visitation. Interment Saturday, 11 a.m., in the Full Gospel Church Cemetery. Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, Powhatan, is conducting services.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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January 28, 2009

Dixie Chicks posted to the memorial.

January 23, 2009

Lark Duty posted to the memorial.

January 23, 2009

Jackie Isgett posted to the memorial.

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Dixie Chicks

January 28, 2009

Paul, We are sorry for your loss, If we had known we would have been there for you. You family are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Sincerely the chicks

Lark Duty

January 23, 2009

MaMa,

You and PaPa have made such an impact on my life. I love you both so very much. I am grateful to you both for your unwavering love and support in everything I have ever wanted to do. MaMa, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Although I am far away, just know that in my heart I am with you now.

Jackie Isgett

January 23, 2009

Shirley & family, I am thinking of you
at this time. Just know that my thoughts & prayers are with you. I love you very much. You are so special to me. Love, Jackie

Janice Daniel

January 23, 2009

Shirley, Matt and Paul, your Dad has been a great inspiration to us all. He was one of the Best Sunday School Teachers I ever met. He helped me understand alot of things. So of them came to me later in life. He was like and Uncle to me as Well as our Pastor. He was loved dearly by all. He suffered a lot here on this earth, but in the end it all paid off. He can laugh and smile and never know disappoints, heartache and tear again. Love to you all, you'll be in my heart forever.
Janice

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laura (boo) barnett

January 23, 2009

shirley,

our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. i have always considered you all as being family since we all grew up in the church together. i remember moma always called ernest "heavy duty" and he would just laugh and laugh. may god bless and comfort you all. like papaw always said one day we will all meet again in a much better place.

Ruth (Anita) Maxey

January 22, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ruby Williamson

January 22, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rex & Liz Butler

January 22, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Greg, Darlene and Lacy Duty

January 22, 2009

Uncle Ernest, you are now at peace with the Lord. Your suffering is over and you are in such a wonderful place where there is no pain and only happiness. I remember all of the times that you were there for Greg and myself during our trying times. Greg loves and appreciates all that you brought to the Duty family. God now holds your hand as you did so many here on earth. We love you and will miss you.

Penny Payne

January 22, 2009

Shirley, Paul, and Matt: Please let us know if we can do anything. Ernest will be so missed. He was like another dad to me. We love you all.
Penny, Jr, and Family

January 22, 2009

Shirley, and your family
We offer our deepest sympathies. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. The children of John & Helen Short,
Carol, Jackie, Wayne, Darrell & Kim

Charlene Hunter Spigler

January 22, 2009

I was very sorry to hear about Earnest. He was a good man. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers and may good bless you and keep you strong during this time.

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