Ronald Gary "Bubba" Duncan Jr.

Ronald Gary "Bubba" Duncan Jr. obituary

Ronald Gary "Bubba" Duncan Jr.

Ronald Duncan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Sep. 22, 2025.

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Ronald Gary Duncan Jr. (Bubba), 53, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2025. He was born on December 16, 1971 to Kathy Secrest and Ronald Gary Duncan Sr.

Bubba was an outstanding man, he would offer help to anyone in need even if that meant giving the shirt off his back. About 30 years ago, Bubba started his own business that he named Bubco Concrete And Tractor Works. He took pride in every aspect of his business and his work showed. To hear anyone speak of him or his work, They would say that Bubba was the best in the state. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle wherever and whenever he could, playing with his beloved dog Rowdy, and being a proud member of the Set Free Biker Church and End Time Warriors Motorcycle Ministry.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Secrest; sister, Tammie Dawn Duncan; step-father, Wayne Taylor; grandmother, Doris Fields; Aunt, GiGi Crisco; cousins, Rick and Janet Price; and father in law, Matt Brannon.

He is survived by the love of his life, Mandy Duncan; son Logen Claiborne and his wife Shelby of Fort Smith; daughter, Payton Duncan and son in law Joe Gates of McRae; father, Ronald Gary Duncan Sr. and his wife Sharon Duncan of Tuckerman; two sisters, Ronnica Vanwinkle of Batesville, Christiel Dawson of Batesville; brother, David Duncan of Batesville; nephew, Dustin Duncan and his wife Haley and three great nieces of Beebe; grandson, Oliver Claiborne; granddaughter, Charlotte Claiborne; uncle David Secrest and his wife Becky; and many more friends and family that he loved dearly.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am at A Natural State Funeral Service.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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