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David Brent "Boo" Duckworth

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David Duckworth Obituary

David Brent "Boo" Duckworth, 35, of Charlotte died Wednesday June 5, 2002 at his home.
A memorial service will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2002 at 2:00 PM at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2830 Dorchester Place.
The family will receive friends today (Saturday) from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the home of Jan and Jim Yandle, 2325 Summerlake Rd., Charlotte.
Carolina Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jun. 8, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for David Duckworth

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67 Entries

Holly gardner

February 22, 2025

David was a talented musician and nice person. I am so glad I got to meet him.

Nan

September 20, 2023

How shocking, I´d no idea he had passed away. May you RIP Boo, you brought it to the table man!

Jeff Parks

September 4, 2019

Boo... I still miss you, man. Animal Bag for life! ❤™

Gary Herndon

June 13, 2007

I found out way to late.It was Dec. 2006,my cousin told me at a gig.It slapped me in the face like a ton of bricks.
"Boo's Where"? I think I went into shock right there.
I wasn't the best of Boo's friends,
and I was nowhere near the worst.I
just wasn't around to hear the news
and say good bye.
I first met Boo in 87 or 88,thanks to a friend at the time.
Boo was a talented musician,and a magical dream on the drums.He will be missed.I have spoken with Jimmy,
and given the family my best.
My respect for Boo is there,and in my heart.

Jose

December 13, 2006

Boo Creepy!!!!!
i really miss you asking me "Where's the bling?"....dealin' decks, and dockin' boars...this is so non bucking....i miss you mi hermano...

rayon ormond

January 18, 2005

boo, i loved your music. i had to check out animal bag, because people kept asking me if i were you. people would swear that i was you and that i was pretending to be someone else. we did look a lot a like, almost twins. even though i never met you, i feel as though there is a part of me that is gone. i played in bands around ECU and the ATTIC and i had friends of friends who knew you. i miss the band and the energy that you gave.

cynthia lambert

May 15, 2004

sweetheart,

the closer we come to the two year anniversary of your death, the harder it is for me to accept. the shock is all gone now. it has been replaced by the most profound sadness I have ever known. I have lived and relived the day you were born. It is the only comfort I can find. I have haunting dreams, you are calling to me but I can't find you. I read and reread the entries in the guestbook. All the wonderful things that are said about you, I know they are true. I only wish I could hold you and hear your voice just one more time. My health is failing now,I know it probably will not be long before i join you. I can only hope that in heaven there are no bad mother's, only forgivness. I love you Boo! I hope to join you and your Dad soon. until that day just know without you there is no life. I know you are my angel now. you always were! So until we are together again! Please know I have always loved you more than Life it's self. MOM

Stephanie Lambert

April 20, 2004

Though I never met you, I feel as if I have known you a lifetime. I am your sister-in-law by your mother's marriage to my husbands father. Sorry we didn't have a chance to know you. You and my husband would have loved each other. He is a music lover all the way. You also have two nephews that would love you endlessly. There are also two of our twin babies in heaven with you. You are your mom's angel, keep a watch for us and I'll take the best care of her as I can until you meet her in heaven one day. We love her and you. Love Always

Benjamin New

February 13, 2004

i recently found a copy of Animal Bag at a used record store in my town and decided (never hearing of them before) to buy it. The sound that came out of my speaker's the other day was a wonderful blend of grunge-blues-psychadelic rock and roll that blew my mind. i was automaticaly in love with this band.

though i didn't know him he was a blessing upon this world for helping to create such a sound that was brought about in Animal Bag and sharing his musical talent with the world.

I just thought i should say thank you to a great drummer.

R.I.P. David

cynthia lambert

January 11, 2004

IT IS STILL HARD FOR ME TO BELIEVE THAT HE IS GONE. I MISS HIM AND WONDER WHAT HE REALLY THOUGHT OF ME. I KNOW BEYOND A DOUBT THAT HE HAD A STRONG SPIRITUAL BELIEF SYSTEM. SO I HAVE NO DOUBT TO WHERE HE IS NOW. I AM IN A NURSING HOME BECAUSE I HAVE SEVERE OSTEOPORSIS. I CAN NOT LIVE ALONE. I AM THANKFUL HE DOESN'T HAVE TO SEE ME AS I AM NOW. SEVEN MONTHS BEFORE BOO PASSED AWAY, MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY. LOSING MY HUSBAND WAS DEVASTATING,BUT IT WAS NOTHING COMPARED TO LOOSING MY CHILD. I WILL NEVER GET OVER IT. I HAVE TO ACCEPT IT. I AM STILL AS SAD AS I WAS WHEN IT HAPPENED. I HOPE THAT SOME OF HIS FRIENDS WILL E-MAIL ME. MY E-MAIL HAS CHANGED SINCE MY LAST ENTRY. IT IS [email protected] I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO TOM HIS ROOMATE. IF YOU WOULD RATHER CALL MY PHONE NUMBER IS 723-9834. ANYWAY, I WISH ALL OF YOU A BLESSED AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. I AM SO COMFORTED READING HOW MUCH HE MEANT TO HIS FRIENDS. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM ANYONE THAT WANTS TO CONTACT ME. CYNDEE LAMBERT BOO'S MOM

Eric Kimbrell

September 5, 2003

Now that I'm here, I have no idea what to say. I just know that, being a drummer myself, you'll be sorely missed.

Shera and Doug Overcast

August 18, 2003

We have known that Boo has been gone for a while but I have just learned of this wonderful website. I have been reading about everyone's great memories of Boo and ours are no different. He will be sorely missed by everyone but his memory will live on through our thoughts of good times and great music. We miss you.

Shera and Doug Overcast

kirk bemus

July 29, 2003

kirk bemus - you'll be sadly missed

Ben Joiner

July 17, 2003

Thank you for your great contributions with Luke,Otis, and Rich in creating great music, from blues to tribal to psychedelic. Thank you RIP.

Peace,
Ben.

Jeff

June 28, 2003

We all miss Boo, he was a great man and will be remembered always in our hearts, minds & through his music. R.I.P BOO

stone malone

April 26, 2003

I am just a fan who loves to sing along to your music. God bless you ,your friends and family. Thank you for your contribution to the world. peace to all

Michelle (LaCount) Nelson

February 26, 2003

I just talked to Otis last night and heard about Boo. I fell out of touch with him the last few years but spent many years partying with him. I have sooo many mememories of him. I am still in shock and can't stop crying yet. The world was a more colorful place with you in it. You will be greatly missed. Rock on forever Boo.....

Michelle (LaCount) Nelson

cyndee lambert

February 21, 2003

thirty-six years ago today was the happiest day of my life! most of you don't know me and some of you might not realize that i had him the first 8 wks. later on right before he moved to LA we reconciled! I loved him so much that i realized that I was pulling him between me and his dad. I knew it was time to step back again. no one will ever know how much courage it took for me to always do what was the best thing for him and not for me!!! my heart has been broken for thirty-six years because now i can no longer console my self with doing the right thing. no matter what else, i loved him as soon as i realized i was pregnant! I missed him everyday and in a way i mourned him, but not like this. my baby is gone forever and I am never going to get over it. it is not true that time makes it better time only teaches you to accept it as god's will. always an angel to me. now he is for real and i can not wait for the lord to take me home to be with him cyndee lambert

Melisa Citron

February 15, 2003

Boo,

Shine on you crazy diamond!

93,

Melisa

John Nagel

January 8, 2003

I just learned this news. I am very sorry. Boo was a very good man.

Scott Jones

December 11, 2002

I am both shocked and saddened to hear of Boo's passing. Although we never met in person, Boo was kind enough to respond to a letter I had written to Animal Bag's fan club back in 1996. I was so touched that he would take the time to call somebody out of the blue just to thank them for interest in his musical vision and to encourage me in my drumming as well. Although that was the only conversation we ever had, it still remains with me to this day. He was a very talented musician, a kind-hearted soul, and a true treasue to all who knew him. Judging by all of the entries here, he touched a great many lives during his time on earth. May his spirit and musical legacy he leaves behind be cherished forever. I miss you Boo!

Jeff Parks

September 30, 2002

geezzz.............where do i start?? god boo, i had no idea you were gone until today (10-30-02) i have been in a serious state of depression due to lack of income and like i told you before....you guys kept me goin when i really needed you. i talked to boo several times on the phone and explained to him that i had written animal bag a fan letter (10) years ago thankin' them for keepin the gun out of my mouth so many times. i am a guitarist and have been so inspired by the originality. i told boo if he wasn't a man i would kiss him. by the time we were off the phone i think i had both of us crying. damn! i hate life sometimes boo. i hope you feel my love and i hope that this gets to the other guys because i love you all. please keep it up, whatever you decide to do. for what ever it's worth........you guys touch the lives of many, many people even in these lil' hillbilly towns and you may not even know it. my love for your music was made very clear to boo and he told me nobody had ever explained how much his music meant to them and he told me it was worth it all to help me. thanks boo (guys) and like whitney houston says.....( i will always love you!!!)

Skullyard

mike mejia

September 6, 2002

man i love animal bag i jsut found this site i use to listen to them in like 93-94 havent heard from them till now sorry about the drummer passing my thought are with you guys

Ann & Bill (Scooby) Norment

September 5, 2002

It has been three month's and we still can't believe you are gone. You were such a dear friend. We both miss you so much. Your drum beats live on and your smile is forever etched in my mind. We expect to see you and Trull waiting for us when it is our time. Bless your family, I hope the friendship's Boo had with so many of us help ease your pain as we all remember him.

Sarah Schultz

August 26, 2002

My condolences to the family and friends of Boo. He was a talented musician and will be missed by many. We will see you again my friend.....

Tonia Lacy

August 25, 2002

heartfelt,heart sweet, sweet dreams,

heartbeat,

precious music in my ears,

hand to hold to still my fears,

loving footsteps in the night,

treasured hopes,

forever bright,

brightest love,

gift from on high,

gentlest sweetest lullaby,

singing sweetest little song,

my heart

to yours will e'er belong,

from love so strong and pure,

now whisper softly

and as the magic

stardust soars,

my heart is ever,

always, yours.

glenn weber

August 5, 2002

boo I just read the news on the site and deeply saddened by the news. The world has just lost an awesome drummer and even better person. travel well and keep on rocking

James Guenter

July 15, 2002

Just heard the news and ruined my day. Rest well Boo. Regards to all friends and family.The "Bag" has been a great inspiration for me, and the instant messages I got from Boo informing me of things to come, were cool. Too many people get a big head from stardom, I could tell that Boo wasnt like that from his down to earth responses to my instant messages.

Peace Brother

jeff stigall

July 11, 2002

You were an awesome drummer and an even better person.I will miss you!

Roman G.

July 5, 2002

I didn't know Boo personally but we did correspond through email. Animal Bag has made such a huge impact on my life. I first heard "hello cosmo" on a compilation tape and just had to run out and get the full length tape. I abused that tape so much that it finally broke and I had a recording studio salvage it and put it on CD for me since I couldn't find it anywhere.

When Boo wrote back to me in answer of my pleas for Animal Bag to get back together, I was ecstatic! A rock star was emailing me!

I will always charish his music and his messages to me, he was a wonderful person and will be missed.

I will keep you in my prayers Boo.

Roman

Frank, Karrie & Eli Marks

July 4, 2002

Rest well my friend. Though, I know you're in a good place now, we're still gonna miss ya. We'll see ya soon. Peace be with you.

don de leaumont

June 30, 2002

"Let the bells of originality ring, let the voices who choose their own path sing..."

Boo, I hope your path was one of enlightenment and more good times. You made it to that great gig in the sky, have fun and we'll be with ya someday to carry on the jam!

-Don

Amy Selby

June 29, 2002

It's hard to come up with words? I guess it's appropiate to start @ the beggining...I met Boo when I was 14 and Troll took me over to his house for a party. WOW! What a party! From this point forward our friendship continued to grow, what great talks we had, how spiritual they always were but most of all, uplifting. Now that I'm 31 years old, I realize what true frienship means, unconditional. This is what Boo offered to us all, we had our "own" family. Boo kept us together through his love, compassion, and his spiritual leadership! Boo, I will miss you and always think of you but one thing helps to ease my pain...I have no doubt that "Troll" was there to great you at the gates and that the two of you are "dealing Full Decks". Peace my friend...I'll see you on the other side. Much Love, Amy

Adam Gaff

June 27, 2002

I am a big fan of Animal Bag. I'm sorry to hear about Boo's passing, but I'm happy that he left this life doing what he loved most.

James Locklear

June 27, 2002

I am really saddened by the tragic news of Boo. My thoughts are with his family and friends.The music that he and the rest of the guys in Animal Bag is still in my CD player.You will truly be missed.

Michael Honeycutt

June 24, 2002

My Animal Bag discs have been in constant rotation in my player for over ten years now. I didn't know Boo, but it pains me that such a talented, loved, and influential man was taken from us at such a young age. My sincere condolences to those who were close to him.

Pete Freedman

June 23, 2002

Boo you better get us a killer alley to party in when we see you again!

Hail Bob!

kurt loadinhan

June 23, 2002

my thoughts are with all who were close. rest well boo, from a long time fan.

Betty Dozier-Smith

June 21, 2002

You are remembered and you will be missed.

Betty

Steve Cook

June 21, 2002

I cant believe this.It had been a long time since i had been to the Animal Bag website and never expected to see this news.I am speachless at this time.I would like to know more about this.Luke please email me if you see this i have changed email addresses [email protected] - Steve Cook

Alexander Mayhew

June 20, 2002

Boo,

I miss you brother. So many memories, so much time. I know we didnt see as much of each other over the years but you always were a real friend. You were always there for myself and everyone else and im sure I can speak for many of us, you were truly loved. Tell Tommy i said hello. LUV

david fitz gibbon

June 20, 2002

i have'nt cryed in a vary long time

it felt good

i love you boo and will think of you often and smile the times we had

fitz and harley

Lisa Rigsbee

June 14, 2002

Though I haven't seen Boo in several years, every time I thought of him it would bring a smile to my face. He was a dear and irreplaceable friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and close friends.

Susan McCown/Lynn

June 13, 2002

My sincerest sympathies and condolences go out to Boo's family and his many friends. Boo was always so friendly, kind, and good-natured-the world is a little less bright without him. While I had not seen Boo since Animal Bag went to California, I have thought of him often and always had best wishes for him. May you find happiness and peace wherever you are, Boo, and know that many people miss you!

Shannon Whisenant (Olson)

June 13, 2002

We definately grew up together, had a huge type "family" of our own hung out together every night (way back in another lifetime it seems)My condolences to everyone!

Shannon

Tami Dawkins/Mussman

June 13, 2002

I have just found out aobut Boo through a friend. I'm still in shock. Boo was like a little brother to me. We spent alot of time together hanging out. I haven't seen him in a couple of years but thought of him. To Jan and the rest of the family, I am so sorry. To all of his friends who will miss him, my thoughts are with you.

You'll be missed Boo

Tami

johnny preston

June 12, 2002

From a Friend you never knew.

Meilani M

June 12, 2002

Oh Boo, take care brother on your current journey. I hope you will find peace and know how much you were/are loved by so many. Miss you lots. walstib...

My condolences to all the family and friends who are feeling the loss of Boo's presence. But he will always be present, won't he.

Lots of Love,

Meilani

Annie Patton

June 11, 2002

I shot an arrow into the air,

It fell to earth, I knew not where;

For, so swiftly it flew, the sight

Could not follow in its flight.

I breathed a song into the air,

It fell to earth, I knew not where;

For who has sight so keen and strong,

That it can follow the flight of song?

Long, long, afterward, in an oak

I found the arrow, still unbroke;

And the song, from beginning to end,

I found again in the heart of a friend.

-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Boo -

I love you and shall miss you everyday of my life. Shine on.

Until we meet again ...

Much Love, Annie

Daryl Parker

June 11, 2002

My thoughts and prays to the many friends and family that Boo left behind. Take alittle comfort in knowing that he is now playing with the big band in the sky. He will be missed by many but not forgotten.

John Allan

June 11, 2002

I had the pleasure of jaming with Boo a few years back.The band didn't work out. but, the friendship did.I miss him already,May God bless his family.. John Allan

Carrie Zemaitis

June 11, 2002

There is no doubt that Boo was part of my family, a group of people who shared an amazing amount of experiences, both good and bad. I was very fortunate to have him back in my life, if for even a short period before he died. Even though we never took that camping trip this summer and never made it to that blue-grass show I know someday we'll meet again. Boo you were the brother I never had as kid, and I'm grateful for knowing you!

Love You! Miss you!

Ellen Janes Corona

June 10, 2002

I still play my "ANIMAL BAG" cds & remember the great music & times in Charlotte. My son, Jeff Hale, introduced me to Boo..what a great musician!! I am sure he has entered the list of "Great Stars in Heaven"... for someone who was loved by soooo many has to be very special to the Angels. My sympathy goes out to all of his family & his tremendous circle of friends.

Dee Dailey-Caskey

June 10, 2002

I will never forget you Boo. I called Nicole last night, and she was grieving for you. I know that now, only the living will read this, but I hope somehow you will know that although years pass, and faces become forgotten, you have always been remembered, and will forever be. I will always remember the years we all spent as friends, and have been forever changed by the experience. Sincerely, Dee Dailey-Caskey

Leigh Jones

June 9, 2002

Boo, your wide smile, big hugs and full on joy for living life and all it could bring you will be missed terribly. I hope you and Tommy are up there partying down and waiting to join up with the rest of us when our time comes. We love you.

Leigh Cory and Grayson Jones

Lynn Powell McGinty

June 9, 2002

My sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Boo. I'll never forget when I first met him when he was just a "kid" and the parties we had! He was a true brother to my brother. He always had a good and fun loving heart. He left us too young. He will truly be missed.

Ben Hayward

June 9, 2002

Boo, I love ya man....

Jeff DePrey

June 8, 2002

Boo, we will all miss you.

You will never be forgotten in our memories.

So many people that loved you.

Debby Dobbins

June 8, 2002

I am thinking of Boo's loved ones and praying for him and them.

Love,

Debby

Chris Dula

June 7, 2002

We love you very much Boo and though we will miss you terribly, we wish you the best on your journey.

Love,

Kryss, Karen, Niki, & Daelin

Sheri, Kristi & Angie Johnson

June 7, 2002

We are all so saddened & sorry to hear about Boo. We will always remember him as a fun-loving, sweet guy we knew from school & from friends. May he rest in peace.

Katie McComb Matthews

June 7, 2002

Although I hadn't seen Boo in several years, he still holds and will always hold a special place in my heart. I will always treasure the memories of my time spent with Boo and the Animal Bag gang both in Charlotte and L.A. Boo and his family will be in our prayers. I will miss him always.

gideon smith

June 7, 2002

Boo was a wonderful man, a golden soul and an irreplacable friend. We will miss him in many many ways in the years to come. I am honored to have known him and spent time with him, he was a brother and a true friend to us all. Please light a candle and say a prayer for him, I think he'd like that. Hope to see him again on the golden shore.. No words can express my feelings to his many friends and family, we send our love and thoughts.

D Bagpiper

June 7, 2002

Condolences to family and friends.

Celebrate his life and your special memories!

Cheryl Jones

June 7, 2002

All my sympathies to the Family of Boo, and especially his music families, Animal Bag, Alex and the crew, and Gideon. A prayer is in my heart for you.

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