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He was a lifelong member of Big Mountain Baptist Church. A Deacon for 54 years and served as Chairman of Deacon Board for 53 years. He taught adult Sunday School at various times but taught for 41 years consecutively.
Owen worked at Y-12 for 28 years and 10 months, he retired from Y-12 as a Painter Supervisor. He was a Past Master of Omega Lodge #536 in Oliver Springs, TN, past Patron of Kingston Chapter #405 Order of the Eastern Star. His hobbies included hunting, ATV riding, traveling, bowling and coaching youth bowlers.
Owen is survived by his wife, Marilyn Sue (Russell) Duncan of Clinton, TN; daughter, Cathy Sue Jones and husband Scott of Clinton, TN; son, Robert Edward Duncan and wife Midge of South Carolina; daughter, Sheila Gail Dye and husband Bobby of Clinton, TN; grandchildren, Eric Jones and wife Kim, Bryan Jones and wife Haley, Caroline Duncan, Brianna Erts and husband Stephen, Quinton Maples and Katelyn Maples; great-grandchildren, Michael, Emily, Joseph, Hadlee, Emilia, Sophia, Aiden, Arlo and Carmen. He is also survived by a brother, Harold Duncan of Oliver Springs, TN; and special friends and cousin, Brenda Leek and husband Tommy of Oak Ridge, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father, Owen Walter Duncan; mother, Spicey (Daugherty) Duncan; sisters, Louvina Duncan and Dellene (Duncan) Russell; and granddaughter, Haven.
The family received friends at Sharp Funeral Home on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. with a Masonic Service held at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 at Big Mountain Baptist Church at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
Sharp Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Duncan family during this time of need.
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