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Dennis Lee Duncan Sr.

1947 - 2021

Dennis Lee Duncan Sr. obituary, 1947-2021, Durham, NC

BORN

1947

DIED

2021

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Swicegood-Barker Funeral Home

564 West Main Street

Danville, Virginia

Dennis Duncan Obituary

Dennis Lee Duncan Sr.

May 21, 1947 - April 25, 2021

Mr. Dennis Lee Duncan Sr. age 73, of Danville, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of Sunday, April 25, 2021 due to complications of a head injury from a fall.

Mr. Duncan was born on May 21, 1947, to the late Topsie Quesenberry Duncan and Louis Duncan. He lived his life in Danville where he worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for 33 years and was a Vietnam Veteran in the Navy. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was very passionate about dancing. He never met a stranger and was known for helping anyone he could. Mr. Duncan was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Duncan is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jeanette Gatewood Duncan; sister, Dennia Shorts; children, Dennis (Lee) Duncan Jr. and Tammy Duncan Triplett. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Duncan was predeceased by his siblings, Lawson Duncan and Anna Phillips.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Swicegood Funeral Home with the Reverend Bob Thurman officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Post 1097 A private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that any donations be made to Alcoholics Anonymous located at 535 Wilsons Street, Danville, Virginia 24541.

Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Duncan family.

Please sign the guestbook at www.swicegood-barker.com, www.facebook.com/swicegoodbarker, and www.godanriver.com.

Swicegood Funeral Home

564 West Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541

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Published by Danville and Rockingham County on Apr. 27, 2021.

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John Watlington

April 30, 2021

You have my prayers and thoughts. May god bless and keep you. John David.

Joan Blankenship

April 27, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember Dennis for fishing with his little dog. He was such a kind person.

GLORIA R ADAMS

April 27, 2021

Mr. Duncan was a good man, he was my supervisor at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for over 10 years. He was easy to work for and he handled authority well. I am so grateful that God allowed him to cross my path on this journey of life. Praying for the family.

Ken Robertson

April 27, 2021

I knew Dennis from Goodyear. He was a nice guy and will be missed.

Donna Harrah ( Sue Bennett )

April 27, 2021

I AM SO SO VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF DENNIS , HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL AND CARING MAN !!!!! I THINK OF THE DAYS THAT WE HAVE ALL SPENT TOGETHER AT THE LAKE !!!!! MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME !!!!!! I LOVE YOU ALL !!!!

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