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Earnest Duncan Obituary

TALLADEGA - Services for Mr. Earnest Duncan, 81, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Africa Baptist Church, Pastor Issac Richardson, with the Rev. Willie Ashley as Eulogist. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be at the church one hour prior to services. He died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Talladega Health Care Center. He was preceded in death by his first and second wife, Jessie Mae Duncan and Mattie Duncan; five children, one stepson, and one granddaughter. Survivors are sons, William (Thelma) Duncan, Matthew (Brendalyn) Duncan, and Alfonza (Gail) Duncan; daughters, Mary (John) McKenzie, Evangelist Louise (Ralph) Morris, Annie (Michael) Harmon, and Agnes (Robert) Barber; stepchildren, Fannie (Thomas) Twymon, Tabitha Garrett, and David (Essie) Garrett; sister, Ada Mae Twymon; 43 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Christine Keith; brother-in-law, Willie Twymon; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Sims Funeral Service will direct the service.

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Published by The Daily Home on Nov. 6, 2009.

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JILL BEARD

November 9, 2009

Mr. Earnest, you will be truly missed! I have very fond memories of attending WHS, and you are among a lot of them! I will keep the entire Duncan family in my prayers! I love you all!

November 9, 2009

The Duncan Family is in my thoughts and prayers over their loss. May God bring you much comfort and peace.
Rev. Andrea L. Cheeks

Christy Murner Perkins

November 8, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of the death of him. I truly enjoyed school every day when I saw him smiling. My thoughts and prayers are w/ you and the family, but smile at God because HE has him in heaven and we'll all be together there someday !!!!

Amy&Tim Brewer

November 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Duncan familly during this time of loss. The Culpeppers (David, Reba and Wendy)

Joyce Newman

November 7, 2009

Oh, Mr. Earnest, what days we had at Winterboro. He would do anything for you, it didn't matter who you were or where you were from. He was just a good person all the way. He will be sorely missed.
My condolences to the family, know that God is with you. I lost my Dad several years ago so I know the loss you are feeling, just keep the faith and press on. You know Dad would want you to.
God bless you all and you are in my prayers.
Joyce Frost Newman

Crissy Garrett-Rowell and Family

November 7, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies. As extended family(Estelle Swain), we are praying for you in your time of need.

Rory Curry

November 6, 2009

Mr. Duncan was a good man and a great father. I grew up with his son Matthew and saw Mr Duncan every day at Winterboro HS. To Matthew and the rest of the Duncan family I am very sorry for your loss.

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November 6, 2009

My prayers and thoughts are with the Duncan family during this time of bereavement.Earnest and I go back a long ways and shared many precious moments together when I was growing up and playing baseball with the Winterboro Tigers baseball team.May God continue to pour out his grace on his family.

Lewis R.Cook

Army National Guard, Southwest Asia

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