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Wayne Duncan Obituary
Wayne L. Duncan SMITHFIELD - Wayne Lemonde Duncan, 84, passed away peacefully at his residence Sept. 5, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was a native of Roanoke, Va., and the former executive vice president and chairman of the board of Smithfield Packing and president of Duncan Foods International. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Wayne was a member of the North Suffolk Rotary Club, the North Suffolk Social Club, Smithfield German Club, and Cedar Point Country Club. Wayne served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a naval aviator. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel H. and Constance Duncan and brother, S. Gordon Duncan. Wayne leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 31 years, Catherine Barlow Duncan; his son, Wayne L. Duncan Jr. and wife Phyllis of Virginia Beach; daughters, Constance D. Grizzard of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Catherine L. Barlow of Smithfield, and Patricia B. Donaldson and husband William of Newport News; grandchildren, Wayne L. Duncan III, Jason Duncan, Tess Duncan, Mark Grizzard, Mila Nurney, Elizabeth Linville, Brooke Linville, Turner Donaldson, Katherine Donaldson; six great-grandsons, Noah, Harrison, Jordan, William, Barritt and Logan. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to Dr. C. Patrick Laughlin and Susan G. Gardner for their many years of devoted care. A memorial service will be held at Cedar Point Country Club Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Gary Barker officiating. A reception will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Isle of Wight Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431 or any SPCA. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield.
Memories and Condolences
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Dale Roeder
September 9, 2008
So sorry to hear of the loss of Wayne. My thoughts are with you Connie and Busser and the entire Duncan family.
george skinner
September 8, 2008
My dad (George Skinner sr.) and I hunted and played golf with Wayne. May God be with you and your family. My sympathy and with much love, George (Speedy) Skinner.
Brian McKee
September 8, 2008
I will miss Wayne's bright face, warm smile, and wonderful personality. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole Duncan Family.
Brian McKee
Frank & Pat Hall
September 7, 2008
We were sorry to hear of Wayne's death. We will keep all the family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Frank and Pat Hall
carolyn gale mike delk
September 6, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies
Cynthia Wiley Winters
September 6, 2008
Duncan family,
I am sorry for your loss.
Connie you are in my prayers.
Marjorie and Bill Knight
September 6, 2008
so many memories we cherish from our long years of friendship. Our hearts are heavy from grief of losing Wayne but joyous that he is relieved from his frailness. Our visit in May was so meaningful and Catherine, we look forward to your long visit to Atl. We honor you Catherine for all the hours of taking care of Wayne. Oh, how he adored you!
Our thoughts are with the family and as always we are here for you.
Marjorie and Bill Knight
Jennifer Sanderson
September 6, 2008
Mila and Mark, I'm so sorry to hear of your grandpa's passing. My thoughts are with you.
Jenny Butler Sanderson
GINNY FELTS BROWN
September 6, 2008
i'm very glad, that i visited with wayne recently.he was like a fixture at our parent's home since i was a small child-i loved wayne, he was a dear person to my family and me, and i'll miss him alot-
i'm sure he and my father are in heaven "telling jokes, so with sadness, i extend my deepest sympathy to the family--
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU-"
GINNY FELTS BROWN
Donna Nurney
September 6, 2008
To the Duncan Family
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of Wayne. I grew up with his family and spent many hours in his home. Now I reflect on my time spent with him. I pray for strength to get you thorugh this tough time and may your memories be conforting to you in your loss.
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