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Irving D. Duck SUFFOLK - Irving Daughtrey Duck, 89, died Oct. 5, 2008, at his home. Born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Crawley and Bessie A. Duck, widower of Etta Wright Duck and brother of the late Mary Elizabeth Moore, Margaret Sue Duck, William C. Duck, Glaspa Duck and Garland Duck. Mr. Duck was a member of First Baptist Church where he served on the Board of Deacons for 35 years, was elected lifetime deacon in 1993, was a former Sunday school teacher for the young people for 25 years, a greeter and usher for more than 50 years, bus driver for 20 years, and member of many different committees. He was a charter member of the Suffolk Chapter No. 4030 of the AARP and a member of the Woodmen of the World. Survivors include his daughters, Patsy Murphy of Cumming, Ga., Christine Moon and husband Sam of Franklin; grandchildren, Kathy Sumpter of Cumming, Nancy Lynn Duck of Carrsville and Robin Elizabeth Davis of Suffolk. A funeral will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church by the Rev. Charles Thompson and the Rev. John Watson with burial in Holly Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends in R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral & Crematory Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon and from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 237 N. Main St., Suffolk, VA 23434, Project Lifesaver, 400 Market St., Suffolk, VA 23434 or Alzheimer's Association, 105 Bogart St., Franklin, VA 23851. Condolences may be registered to www.rwbakerfh.com.
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Sue and Bill Heriford
October 10, 2008
We just heard that Mr. Duck has gone to be with the Lord and Etta. Mr. Duck was so special--such a great Christian man and so friendly. He will be missed by many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Robin, and Mr. Duck's family---
Sue and Bill Heriford
Alan Cruz
October 9, 2008
To The Dear Family of Mr. Duck,
I first met Mr. Duck at First Baptist Church of Suffolk in 2004 while he was greeting folks coming in for worship and Sunday school. It was a blessing getting to know him and praying with him on several occasions. I will miss seeing him and the chats we shared. I rejoice that he knew the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and that brings much comfort to know he is reunited with his beloved wife and enjoying the presence of Christ in Heaven. His devotion to his Lord, family and church is a tremendous legacy to leave and a testament of honor and deep love of life. I will miss his smile and handshake on this side of eternity. May God bless all of you and know my prayers go out to you in your grief and loss of this fine man of God.
Joe Hail
October 9, 2008
I am a distant cousin of Irving. I would like to send my condolences to the family and my thoughts and prayers as well. I know that Iving and Etta are together again, and will be for time and all eternity.
DIANE MATHIAS
October 9, 2008
I JUST HEARD ABOUT YOUR DAD...SO
SORRY..PATSY...I HOPE YOU ARE DOING O.K. ALONG WITH ALL THE FAMILY.
phyllis rodrigues
October 8, 2008
Patsy, I am sorry to hear about your dad. I haven't heard anything about Suffolk people in so long. It sounds like he had a long, eventful life. Phyllis Eure Rodrigues
October 8, 2008
Patsy,
My condolences, from an old high school friend.
Dees Stallings
Juanita Carr
October 8, 2008
Robin, I wish to express my sympathy on the loss of your grandfather. I have enjoyed his company and sweet smile for all my years at Lakeview. He was a joy and his love for his best girl Etta never waned. I am happy they are together now. Again my sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Sara Carter
October 7, 2008
Tom and Sara Carr Carter wish to express our sympathy to the family. We were a past member of the First Baptist Church in Suffolk and have know Irving and Etta for many years
Wanda Futrell
October 7, 2008
Mr. Duck always brought a smile to my face and greeted me with a hug. His great love for his wife, Etta, always touched my heart. The two were a team! Their wisdom and love have guided our family through the years. He will be greatly missed.
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