Lawrence Alan "Lary" Duncan

Lawrence 'Lary' Alan Duncan, age 66, of rural Wingate, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 14, 2025, from heart-related issues. Born December 2, 1958, to the late Lawrence Ray and Patsy "Petzi" Sue (Spear) Duncan, Lary grew up with an innate curiosity, a drive for perfection, and an uncanny ability to turn any five-minute chat into a half-hour conversation - and yet somehow, you were always glad you stayed for it.

A 1977 graduate of Fountain Central High School, Lary spent his early years working in the cattle industry for several operations across the country, including New Frontier Genetics and Rattle and Snap Herefords. He later earned his Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Supervision from Purdue University in 1997 (because apparently, he decided being a full-time father, rancher, innovator, and conversationalist wasn't quite enough).

Lary's career path was as varied and impressive as his stories. He served as a supervisor at General Motors in Moraine, Ohio, and later to be near his growing son, Nathan, at Bosch in Clarksville, Tennessee, before returning home to Wingate. There, alongside his brother Gary and sister-in-law Sandy, he founded Able Acres Boer Goats, which grew into one of the most respected herds in the nation. Never content with good enough, he even developed his own line of goat feed for Show-Rite - a formula that continues to be sold today and likely still carries a bit of Lary's trademark precision (and maybe a few opinions).

In 2015, Lary took on the role of CEO of the American Boer Goat Association in San Angelo, Texas. His leadership, vision, and persistence helped elevate the organization before he returned home once again in 2020 to pursue his next passion - building a Bulldog genetics business. If there was a next big thing coming, Lary probably saw it long before the rest of us did.

He was a man of immense intelligence, drive, and loyalty - one who expected excellence from himself and those around him. Yet beneath that pursuit of perfection was a dry wit, a generous spirit, and love for his family, his animals, and his community.

Lary is survived by his partner, Kimberly Kiger; son Nathan (Izumi) Duncan of Lebanon, TN; stepchildren Layton, Mikayla, and Grady Kiger; granddaughter Maeve; siblings Gary (Sandy) Duncan of Crawfordsville, David (Jill) Duncan of Wingate, Andy (Laura) Duncan of Veedersburg, and Caril (Bryan) Weatherman of Overland Park, KS; nieces and nephews Madison Duncan, Hattie (Clayton) McGrady, Drew Duncan, Ray Duncan, Jack Weatherman, and Will Weatherman; uncle Ed (Anita) Tribby; former wife Naoma Donnelley, and many beloved cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephews Caleb Duncan and Brett Sheldon.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM with funeral services following at 2:00 PM with Pastor Duane Mycroft officiating at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. He will be laid to rest at a later date, with his family in Greenlawn Cemetery in Wingate. Memorial contributions are preferred to the Fountain County 4-H Foundation. Visit us online to sign the guest book or share a condolence at www.familyandfriendsfh.com