Duane Debo

Duane Debo obituary, Columbus, OH

Duane Debo

Duane Debo Obituary

Visit the Families First Cremation & Funeral at Edwards - Columbus website to view the full obituary.
Duane "Skip" Debo age 76, passed away at home Saturday March 30, 2024. 
He was the son of late Delmar "Pops" Debo and Jane Debo-Ott (Jordan). 
He was born on December 26, 1947 in Columbus, OH.
Skip was a proud US Navy veteran that served in the Vietnam war from 1965- 1968.
Skip always remained a kid at heart. He loved his surprises whether big or small. He was a huge Cincinnati Bengals and John Wayne fan.
Skip is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara Debo, children Juston Debo, Carrie (Sam) Taylor, daughter in law Rayma Debo, grandchildren Catie (Allan) Hinch, Jacob (Alex) Hakes, Zach (Victoria) Taylor, Alyssa Taylor, Rayne Debo and Reilly Debo, siblings Delmar "Rocky" (Teresa) Debo, Dennis Debo and Darrell (Sue) Debo as well  his cousin Ray Debo that he always thought of like a brother. He also has 5 great-grandchildren, numerous neices, nephews, cousins and many other family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, Skip was also proceeded in death by his eldest son Jason Debo, siblings Diana Maxwell, Debra Wallick-Spears and mother in law Della Lyall.
There will be no services at his request. 
Arrangements completed by Edwards Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Families First Cremation & Funeral at Edwards - Columbus

1166 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206

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