Charles Duncan Jr.

Charles "June" A. Duncan Jr. MARION, Va. Charles "June" A. Duncan Jr., age 90, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. He was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Mary Ann Duncan of Goodwill, W.Va. Mr. Duncan was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and proudly served in the South Pacific during World War II. Before entering the Navy, Mr. Duncan was an active member of the Civilian Conservation Corps where he served in Salmon River, Idaho. He was a member of the VFW Post in Marion. He worked as a coal miner for 20 years before beginning a successful career as a restaurant owner in 1963. With his wife, Ruth, by his side, he owned and operated the Pioneer Restaurant for 26 years. He retired from the restaurant business in 1999 at the age of 79. He was a member of Brushfork United Methodist Church in Brushfork, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Clara Ruth Mitchell Duncan; four brothers, William "Bill" Duncan, George Duncan, Howard Duncan, and Donald Duncan; and six sisters, Ella Petty, Lora Bailey, Frances Phillips, Minnie Arrington, Edna Teat and Maggie Little. Mr. Duncan is survived by two daughters, Judy Lynn Lilly and husband Jack of Blacksburg, Va., and Susan Beth Aker and husband Jeff of Marion; two sons, Charles Wayne Duncan and wife Janet of Vienna, W.Va., and Reverend Ricky A. Duncan and wife Debbie, of Hinton, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren, Charles "Chan" Lilly and wife Simona, Jason Duncan and wife Kyra, Matthew Duncan, Chris Showalter and wife Nicole, Amanda Lynch and husband Neil, Jamie Showalter, Nathaniel Duncan, Jessica Cox and husband Kyle, Kalyn Kasten and husband Cody, and Zachary Duncan; nine great-grandchildren, Sydney and Maximilian Duncan, Isabel and Abigail Lynch, Georgia Showalter, Lacey Cox, Brynn and "Baby Boy" Kasten, and Anna Showalter. In 2006, Mr. Duncan began living at the Francis Marion Manor and enjoyed a happy life there with the many nieces, nephews and cousins and local friends continuously visiting with him (you were a blessing to him). During his life at the Manor, he loved and adored his daily companion and "third daughter", Sheila. The family would like to thank "everyone" who worked at the Manor during his stay. Each of you made his life a joy and you gave him happiness. He was thankful to have such caring people around him. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Davis Memorial United Methodist Church with Reverend Ricky Duncan, Reverend Jason Duncan, and Reverend Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, with military rites conducted by Marion VFW Post No. 4667. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Donations may be made to Davis Memorial United Methodist Church, c/o June Wheeler, 6284 Lee Highway, Atkins, VA 24311; or to Brushfork United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3132, Bluefield, WV 24701. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Duncan Family.