Michael Wayne Duffell

Michael Wayne Duffell obituary, Ball, LA

Michael Wayne Duffell

Michael Duffell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory - Ball on Apr. 10, 2025.
Michael Wayne Duffell, 68, of Dry Prong, LA, passed away on April 9th, 2025.
A memorial visitation will begin at 10 A.M. with the service following at 11 A.M. on April 16th, 2025, at Gallagher Funeral Home in Ball,LA. Brother Dick Debusk from Hebron Baptist Church will be officiating.
Michael Wayne was born on September 29, 1956, in Alexandria, LA. He loved his career as a truck driver and drove for more than half of his life. Sixteen of those years were dedicated to Francis Drilling Fluids where he was highly respected for his safe driving record. Even more than his career, Michael Wayne loved hunting, fishing, camping, spending quality time with his loved ones and watching John Wayne on repeat.
Michael Wayne is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Duffell; his mother, Minnie Neal (Clyde); and his father, John Raymond Duffell. Surviving his death is his brother, Raymond Duffell (Penny); his children, Corey Duffell (Kristy), Chris Duffell (Miranda), Rosi Lake (Jesse), Sean Duffell (Cheyenne); his niece and nephews, Meagan Dejean (Eddie), Todd Duffell (Kathrine), and Zach Duffell (Kasandra); and numerous grandchildren that loved him dearly.
The Family of Michael Wayne wishes to thank his Hospice Team for all of their support and transparency, with special thanks to his favorite nurse Mrs. Jade Hebert.
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