Junior Duffy

Gilbert "Junior" Duffy, 90, of Ferris, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 7:20 AM.
Junior was born on May 31, 1934, at the family home in Carthage, IL, to Gilbert B. and Bertha (Carroll) Duffy.
He attended Carthage High School, where he excelled in athletics including football, basketball, softball and track. After graduating in 1954, Junior served in the U.S. Army from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1963, spending part of his service stationed in Germany.
In 1957, he married Lois Seigfreid, and they later divorced in 1970. In 1973, Junior married the love of his life, Marcia Dighton. After their marriage, he adopted Marcia's son, Nicholas J. Duffy. Following Nicholas' untimely passing, Junior and Marcia lovingly raised his daughters, Jaclyn (Jackie) and Taylor, as their own, devoting the next two decades to their upbringing.
Junior spent 19 years working at Tuffy's Auto Body before joining the Hancock County Highway Department, where he worked for 22 years until his retirement at age 62. In his retirement, he enjoyed antiquing with family and friends and was an avid collector. He had a deep love for animals, especially his beloved Rosie Marie and Hazel Mae. Hunting and fishing were also pastimes he enjoyed with his family. He was able to attend many class reunions over the years, including his 70th.
A dedicated member of his community, Junior served for over 50 years on the Village of Ferris Board, always committed to doing things right the first time and striving to improve his town. He was an active member of several organizations, including the Burlington Antique Car Club, Thunderbird Car Club, Road Motorcycle Club, Keokuk Coin Club, and the local Masonic Lodge. Later in life, he became a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church in Hamilton. Family was able to help him celebrate his 90th birthday with an Elvis Presley themed party, which he helped plan.
Junior will be remembered for his kindness, dedication, and unwavering love for his family and community.
Junior is survived by his granddaughters, Jackie (Ryan) Burns of Brookfield, Missouri and Taylor (Evan) Rowland of Rogersville, Missouri; great grandchildren, Emmett Nicholas Burns and Jentry Rae Burns and Eleanor Diane Rowland due in April; siblings, Barbara L. Duffy of Ferris, Roger Duffy of Carthage, Robert (Gail) Duffy of Ferris, Richard (Stacy) Duffy of Carthage, Lisa Duffy of Colchester and Peggy Sue Duffy of Ft. Madison; a sister-in-law, Barbara A. Duffy; special great nieces, Bernadette Duffy, Brynleigh Oest and Katelynn Ashbaker; and many nieces and nephews. Junior was blessed to have his sister, Barbara L., live with and take care of him for the last five years making many memories.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Violet Duffy; wife, Marcia; son, Nicholas; a brother, Gib; and his grandparent, Jim and Hazel Downing and Bob and Gladys Duffy.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Faith Assembly of God Church in Hamilton or St. Jude's Hospital. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.
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