R. Ray-Duncan-Obituary

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Mr. R. Ray Duncan

Liberty, South Carolina

Aug 8, 1923 – Feb 9, 2021 (Age 97)

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BORN
August 8, 1923
DIED
February 9, 2021
AGE
97
LOCATION
Liberty, South Carolina

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Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown Obituary

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

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.

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

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