James Nathaniel Duff

James Nathaniel Duff obituary, Gastonia, NC

James Nathaniel Duff

James Duff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Costner Funeral Home - Gastonia on Feb. 3, 2026.
Mr. James Nathaniel Duff, 94, of Gastonia, North Carolina was born July 14, 1931 in Gaston County, North Carolina and departed this life on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his home.

Arrangements Are As Follows:

PLACE OF FUNERAL: Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 212 South Street, Belmont, NC 28012

DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 7, 2026 @ 12 Noon

VISITATION/LIE IN STATE: At the church on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until 12 Noon

INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park, 1200 South New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28054

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Costner Funeral Home - Gastonia

2425 West Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28052

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