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Phillip Duncan Obituary

DUNCAN, PHILLIP "RAY" age 73, retired businessman of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center of Knoxville. Ray was very active in local politics, having previously served as Mayor and currently serving as City Councilman of Lake City. He enjoyed traveling, dancing, and being around people. Ray is preceded in death by parents, Ed and Myrtle Duncan, sister, Peggy Duncan, brothers-in-law, Ron Poynter and George Johnson. Survivors: son Barry Ray Duncan, Lake City; special friend of 22 years Wanda Bryant, Knoxville; sisters Phyllis Duncan Johnson, Clinton, Brenda Duncan Poynter, Lake City; brothers Benny Joe (Pete) Duncan and wife, Kay, Whitleyville, TN, Jerry Duncan and wife, Lois, Hartwell, GA; several loving nieces and nephews and host of other friends and family. Visitation: 5:30 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral: 8:00 PM Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Justin Phillips officiating. Interment: 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either Main Street Baptist Church (Soup Kitchen) P.O. Box 405 Lake City, TN 37769 or Boy's and Girl's Club of North Anderson County, P.O. Box 537, Lake City, TN 37769. You can view Ray's guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com. Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tn. in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2010.

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Kevin & Sharon Van Dyke (Stonecipher)

September 1, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, I will always remember Ray from the Hotel in Lake City, he would always go out of his way to make you at home.

Rose Beets

August 31, 2010

I'm sure Ray is dancing in Heaven. We will always remember him at the Junction with Wanda. He always had a beautiful smile for everyone.

peggy bretz

August 30, 2010

I am deeply sorry.

Ron Seaman

August 30, 2010

Barry and Brenda,

My deepest heartfelt sympathy on the sudden passing of your dad and brother.

May the peace that passeth all understanding keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

August 30, 2010

heaven is a brighter place so sorry for your loss marylinda Bruce

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