About
Donald Duncan Obituary
Donald Duncan, 73, retired store clerk for Publix and lifelong resident of Maury County, died Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Magnolia Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Kane officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 2:00 PM till the time of service at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born August 22, 1951 in Hampshire, TN, he was the son of the late Robert Ewing Duncan Sr. and the late Alice Josephine Morrow Duncan. He graduated from Hampshire High School in 1971. Donald loved gardening and cooking, but he mostly loved people. He was happy spirited, loved everybody, and never met a stranger. Donald was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and very special friends, Monisa Baxter, Nevaeh Baxter, and Kevin Grant.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his life companion of 25 years, Vaniel Ray Norman, on August, 29 2014; and siblings, Joe Duncan, Ray Duncan, Dorothy Armstrong, Betsy Goodwin, Jackie Dugger, Sue Hurt, R. E. Duncan, Bobbie Harmon, and his twin, Ronald Duncan.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
320 West 7th Street, Columbia, TN 38401
People and places connected with Donald
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Duncan
Make a Donation
in Donald Duncan's name
How to support Donald's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Donald Duncan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
