Charles E. Duncan

Charles Ernest “Charlie” Duncan, 76, of Spencer, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital, Charleston, after an extended illness.

He was born January 30, 1947, in Calhoun County, the son of the late Andy Osie and Ethel Marie Elswick Duncan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Duncan; sister, Luie Griffith: infant siblings; and a niece Sarah Harris.

Survivors include his wife, Loretta Hardway Duncan, whom he married June 1, 1974; stepson, Eric Thompson of Spencer; daughters, April Dawn (John) Gionet of Orlando, Fla., Lori Marie (Jason) Harper of Walton, and Martha Sue (Chris) Nelson of Morristown, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Brooke Mollohan, Leo Mollohan, Katlynn Coe, Gracie Harper, Brooklyn Harper and Johnny Gionet; brother, Ollie Duncan of Calhoun County; sister, Lena Moneypenny of Winfield; several nieces and nephews.

Charlie was a retired roughneck and an Army veteran.

His pastimes included spending time outdoors, caring for animals and helping his neighbors.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 14 at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial, with military honors accorded by the W.Va. Army National Guard Honor Guard, will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Harmony.

The visitation will be two hours prior to the funeral.

Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com