Rickey DUNCAN Sr.

Rickey DUNCAN Sr. obituary, Youngstown, OH

Rickey DUNCAN Sr.

Rickey DUNCAN Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 25, 2026.
Rickey Duncan Sr., 69, of Youngstown, OH departed this life Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. at his residence, following complications from a short illness.

He was born October 9, 1956 in Youngstown, OH, the son of Roger and Jessie Diggins Duncan.

Rickey was employed with Towel Supply for 10 years as a Forklift Driver, before retiring in 1991. He was a 1974 graduate of The Rayen School.

He enjoyed fixing cars.

He leaves to mourn one son, Marcus Belton of Youngstown; five daughters, Ms. Brandy Burts of Youngstown, Ms. Monique Curry of Canton, Ms. Mecco Curry of Euclid, Ms. Monica Curry of Jersey Village, TX and Ms. Maleka Curry of Youngstown; three brothers, William (Susan) Duncan of Liberty Township, Charles Duncan of Youngstown and Jackie (Aretha) Duncan of Liberty Township; one sister, Ms. Linda Duncan of Youngstown; fifteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Rickey Duncan Jr.; one brother, Andrew Duncan and one sister, Mary Wolfe.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at the Sterling-McCullough Williams Youngstown Funeral Chapel, with Calling Hours from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Arrangements of comfort were handled by the Sterling-McCullough Williams Youngstown Funeral Home.

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