Henry William Duff
Waynesboro - Henry William Duff, 87, of Waynesboro, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, January 17, 2021.He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and he loved the Lord. He never knew a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to all. A great story teller and always ready for a good laugh.
Mr. Duff was born on June 3, 1933 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Omer Joshua Duff and Myrtle Martin Duff of Natural Bridge Station.
He was a retired Industrial Mechanic at Hollister Incorporated. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Gladys Harrison Duff, his son Henry William Duff, Jr (Billy), 3 brothers, Homer, Ray, & Wayne and a sister Virlee.
Surviving are 6 children: Maggie Duff and husband Bob Johnson of Charlotte, NC; daughter-in-law Dorcus Duff of Staunton, VA; Kitty Jensen and husband David of Pinehurst, NC; Gail Ford and husband Doyce of Verona, VA; Bonny Stanley and husband David of Waynesboro, VA; Alex Duff and wife Holly of Winchester, VA; Bessie Fitzgerald and husband Herman of Lyndhurst, VA; a special sister: Betty Radford-Welch of Buchanan, VA and brother Bobby Duff. A special sister-in-law Martha Sorrells, 10 grandchildren,18 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Graveside services will be conducted at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, Lexington, VA on
Thursday, January 21, 2021at 11:00 am with Rev. Lewis Knight officiating. At Mr. Duff's request, casual attire is preferred for the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 191 Waukegan Road Suite 105, Northfield, IL 60093 or the
American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Suite 800, Washington D.C. 20004.
Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.