Mr. R. Ray Duncan

Mr. R. Ray Duncan obituary, Liberty, SC

Mr. R. Ray Duncan

R. Ray Duncan Obituary

Published by Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown on Feb. 9, 2021.
R. Ray Duncan, 97, husband of Martha McWhorter Duncan, of Liberty, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Ulen and Ovlene Brown Duncan. Ray was a pilot, worked in construction (including the Hartwell Dam), taught at Pickens High School, and retired from the US Dept. of Labor as a HR Specialist. He also served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, woodworking, reading, and working the daily newspaper puzzles. In addition to his wife of 55 years, Ray is survived by a daughter, Jan Welborn (Lynn); a son, Ray D. "Buster" Duncan; three grandchildren, Matthew Welborn (Joanna), Andrew Welborn (Phay Vanh), and Emily Welborn (Brian Talus); and three great-grandchildren, Lana, Lisa, and Ike Welborn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Every; and a daughter-in-law, Margaret McAdams Duncan. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Liberty, SC. Memorials may be made to Carmel Memorial Society, 335 McWhorter Road, Easley, SC 29642. Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory-Downtown, Easley.

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Rosemary Richardson

February 14, 2021

Martha, you have my prayers during this season. I think of my cousins often. Sending much love and peace to you.

Ron Day

February 12, 2021

I am sorry for your loss. Ray was my teacher at Pickens High in Carpentry, and made me love my work and travel. I also spent time with the Navy's Blue Angels. I didn't know where he was until this evening.My prayers are with your family.

Pamela Dillard

February 11, 2021

So sorry for your loss, he was a sweet man, with many talents

Kim Kelley

February 9, 2021

Martha, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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