James "Jay" Duling

James "Jay" Duling

James Duling Obituary

Published by Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger from May 11 to May 13, 2003.
James 'Jay' Duling, 69, of Triangle died on May 10, 2003 at Potomac Hospital. He enjoyed fishing on the Outer Banks, boating and flying. Mr. Duling served in the United States Army, he then worked for Lowe¹s hardware for several years. He later retired as a Plans Reviewer for the Prince William County Government. Preceded in death by his son, James W. Duling Jr. and his parents, Charles W. and Agnes Wood Duling, Jay is survived by his wife of 47 years, Frances J. Duling of Triangle; his son, John A. (Sharon) Duling of Fredericksburg; his sister, Charlotte (David) Paden of Beaufort, N.C.; aunt, Ruth Burnett of Elizabeth City, N.C.; and three grandchildren, Jesse, Jordan and Kalli. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at Mountcastle Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City where funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 with the Rev. Mark Byrd officiating. Interment will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park. Memorial contribution may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW Suite 300, Washington, D.C., 20015. E-mail condolences may be made to [email protected] Sign the guestbook at http://www.manassasjm.com

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May 16, 2003

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Nick and Jane Keene posted to the memorial.

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Diane, Danielle, David Durham

May 16, 2003

Fran, Johnny, Sharon, Jesse, Jordan and Kalli:



We all give our heartfelt condolesences. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Nick and Jane Keene

May 13, 2003

Dear Fran and Johnny,

We cannot begin to tell you how deeply sorry we are about your loosing Jay. We want to extend to you our deepest sympathy and let you know how much your love and friendship has meant to us over the years. I will never forget when our small family moved next door to you in the early 70's. Nick and I were so young with two small children. You and Jay embraced us and made us feel welcomed and loved. You changed my life forever giving me confidence when I had none. You recommended me for a job that I thought I could not do. You were always there with an ear to listen and confort. Wendy and Chris always enjoyed being around you and Jay because you always made them feel welcomed and loved. We so enjoyed all the trips we took together, the beach, I had never seen the ocean before when you first invited us to the beach for a few days. That trip led to many more trips to the beach with our families. How we used to go pick apples in the fall. I will never forget Jay taking pictures of the girls when they were little. I still have some of thoes pictures framed.The fun we had laughing over anything, of sharing the good times and the pain of the bad times. Nick and Jay's fishing together, and the time we drove all the way to New Port News to go bowling. Fran, you and Jay will always hold a special place in our hearts and of course Johnny and Jimmy are there as well.

Fran you are a truly remarkably woman and I know that Johnny and your grand children are very proud of you. We will continue to pray for you and Johnny and know that Gods Grace will continue to see you through. We will always treasure the time we all had together.

Jay hasn't gone away because he has a special place in our hearts forever.



We love you,



Nick, Jane, Wendy and Chris

Mary Brown-Wery

May 12, 2003

Dearest Fran,

I don't know what to say. I am so sorry for your loss. You and Mr. Duling were so special to me while I worked at the Dialysis Clinic. I miss you both so very much. My prayers are with you and your beautiful family at this time. I am very lucky to be able to Thank God for allowing me to meet you during this life time, as we used to talk about, I believe in Angels on earth and you are truly one of the greatest. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, as always. God Bless You.



Love, Mary

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May 16, 2003

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