Eugene "Gene" Duncan

Eugene ‘Gene’ Duncan, 73, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

 Gene was born on September 7, 1950 to John and Florence (Duffy) Duncan and was raised alongside his sister, Carolyn, and his brother, Jimmy, in Fort Pierce, FL. He was a student at Fairlawn Elementary School, St. Lucie County Junior High School, and Dan McCarty High School, where he was blessed to meet his wife, Leslie, and to make many lifelong friends.

Gene went on to attend Indian River Community College and launched into his career in the citrus industry. Working for Economy Packing Company and Indian River Exchange Packers, his career spanned over four decades and offered him memorable experiences and lasting relationships.

 As a native Florida resident, Gene found much joy in the great outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who relished time spent out on the water and on outdoor adventures with family and friends.

 Gene’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who’ve known and loved him. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Leslie (Patterson) Duncan; his children, Sarah Leary (Brent) and John Duncan (Courtney Moon); his grandchildren, Aidan, Kellen, Carter, and Jackson; his sister, Carolyn Smith (Frank), and his brother, Jimmy Duncan (Denise); and numerous nieces and nephews.

 A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. A reception will follow in the Haisley Reception Center . In honor of Gene’s life, memorial contributions can be made to VNA & Hospice Foundation (online at vnatc.org or mailed to 920 37th Place #101, Vero Beach, FL 32960) …or purchase some fishing gear for yourself or someone you care about and spend some time out on the water, knowing it would make Gene smile.