Jesse Arlett Duffie Jr

Jesse Arlett Duffie Jr obituary, Gaffney, SC

Jesse Arlett Duffie Jr

Jesse Duffie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Mortuary - Gaffney on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Gaffney -- Jesse Arlett Duffie Jr, 78, of 908 S. Limestone St., passed away on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Born in Birmingham, AL, he was the husband of Pat Bright Duffie and the son of the late Jesse Arlett Duffie Sr and Evelyn Horton Duffie Orr. He retired as a truck driver.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons: Jamie Duffie (Amy), Timothy Duffie, and Jeff Duffie; a daughter, Deborah Cooper; numerous grandchildren including: Jesse, Lynsey, Shannon, Hailey, and Daniel Duffie; a great-grandson, Weston Guyton; and a sister, Cheryl Harvey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, David Steadman and Curtis Duffie; two daughters, Melinda Brown and Rhonda Duffie; two brothers, Mike and Timmy Duffie; and a sister, Judy Hughey.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 21st, 2025, at 5:00pm in the Gordon Mortuary of Gaffney Chapel with Mr. Robert Cobb officiating.
The family will be at their respective homes.
The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com.
The Gaffney location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Duffie family. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Jesse, please visit our Tree Store.

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