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Junior Duncan Obituary

Junior White Duncan, 84, of Newport, Va., departed this life Wednesday afternoon, August 12, 2009, at Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg. He was born in Craig County on April 27, 1925, was a lifelong citizen of the area, and member of Level Green Christian Church, serving on the official board. Junior was a farmer and had been retired from RAAP in Radford. He was preceded in death by his mother, Addie E. Hutchison; and his wife, Evelyn Long Duncan. Junior's joy and knowledge of the outdoors was passed on to his sons, as well as his many friends, and everyone was as welcome at the breakfast table as they were spending the day in the field. He leaves to cherish his memory his sons and daughters-in-law, Davey Terry and Judith Duncan, of Colonial Heights, and Denny and Jeanette Duncan, of Pearisburg; and four grandchildren, Shaun, Richard, Evelyn and Jonathan W. Duncan. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Level Green Christian Church in Craig County with Pastor Mike Whitaker and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in the Level Green Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke, Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2009.

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August 15, 2009

Davey & Denny,
We were sorry to hear about your Dad. We always liked him.
Oliver & Krista Link

Bo and Patricia Duncan

August 14, 2009

Denny, Davey and families, we are so sorry to hear about your dad, he was a very special person. Your families will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Peggy Linkous

August 14, 2009

Davey and Denny and families,I am so sorry to hear about your dad,he was one of the best and will be missed by all who knew him.I will be thinking and praying for all of you during this very trying time,if there is anything I can do for you please let me know.Love Peggy (Hypes) Linkous and Family.

Barry and Sherl Stanley

August 13, 2009

Denny, sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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