Duncan J. Runyon

1926 - 2018

Duncan J. Runyon

Bishopville - Duncan J. "DJ" Runyon, age 91, of Bishopville died Friday, January 12, 2018 at home. He was born in Port Huron, MI and was the son of the late Joseph A. and Zena M. (Crain) Runyon.

DJ attended Detroit Bible Institute after graduation and did missionary work on a Navajo Indian reservation in Arizona. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Bushnell Submarine Tender. He had been a carpenter and poultry grower before retirement. He loved the outdoors and spent time fishing and hunting. Throughout his life he enjoyed motorcycle riding, horseback riding, playing the banjo and traveling with the Airstream club. In his later years, he enjoyed getting outdoors in his "chair" for rides. He was also a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Bishopville.

He is survived by a son, Duncan J. Runyon Jr. and wife Jamie of Berlin; a daughter, Lynn Wiseman and husband Michael of Holiday, FL; two step-sons, Tyler Travers and wife Chrissy and Jerry Travers and wife Jamie both of Bishopville; a sister, Rejina Runyon of AZ; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay S. Runyon in 2010.

A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Friday, January 19 at Bishopville Cemetery in Bishopville with Rev. Paul Sherwood officiating.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.