Mr. James R Duvall

1932 - 2012

James R Duvall, 79, a resident of Algonac, passed away from a heart attack March 19, 2012 in Port Charlotte, Fla. He was born June 2, 1932 in Pontiac, Mich. Jim leaves behind his loving wife of six months, Annette Sikon Duvall. He is also survived by his mother Delpha Duvall; sister Janet Duvall; daughters, Denise Duvall, Terri (Doug) Ridner; stepchildren, Gina (Hank) Daily, Bill Sikon, Wendy (Jeff) Sikon-Brossard, Chris (Robin) Sikon, Linna Sikon, Steven (Shirley) Leach, Doreen (Ron) Pullen, Dawn Duvall, Debbie Powell; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son James Duvall and his dad David Duvall. Jim was retired from GM where he worked 31 years as a Technical Engineer, receiving rewards for some of his innovations. He joined the Air Force in 1950 where he served as a radar technician in the Korean War. Jim would have many jobs including driving a semi truck for six years, climbing telephone poles and eventually landing a job at Lockheed in Calif. where he worked on the first computers to ever go into space. Later he and his family would move back to Mich. where he built a home in Drayton Plains. He and Pattie were married 25 years. Jim was later married to Margaret A. (Peggy) Duvall for 34 years. They lived in Chesterfield Township, then later moved to Algonac, always staying near the water. Peggy passed away December 21, 2010 in Florida where they owned a condo. He loved 50's music, golfing, dancing, hunting and most of all boating. Being an avid boater for years allowed him to travel all over the Great Lakes, meeting many people who became life-time friends. A story teller he was! Details of the events in his life was one of his special talents. Jim was a member of the Deep Creek Elks 2762, a life time member of the VFW and the NRA. In 72'-73' he served as president of the WORC in Pontiac, where he advocated for people of special needs. The night before he died, Jim said to his wife "I have had a good life". There will be a memorial service at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Algonac Church of Christ at 1601 St. Clair River Dr. Please, no flowers.