Russell Paul Duncan

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Horne Funeral & Cremation Svc

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Christiansburg, Virginia

Russell Duncan Obituary

Russell Paul Duncan, 81, of Christiansburg, Va., went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, after a sudden illness. He was born on January 10, 1929, in Floyd County, to the late Gilbert W. and Elva H. Duncan. Russell was a beloved husband, father, and brother, grandfather and greatgrandfather. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Sarah T. Duncan; children, Larry Duncan and wife, Diane, Linda Whitworth and husband, Russell, David Duncan, Wayne Duncan and wife, Beth and Diane Kelly; sister and brother-in-law, Reva and Bob Semones; grandchildren, Scot and Toby Duncan, Tara McAllister, Elizabeth McCann, Chris Duncan; greatgrandchildren, Christopher, Caleb, Scarlett Duncan, Sarah Wilson, Parker McAllister, Currin McCann, Jordan, Kayla and Brandon Duncan; sistersin-law, Julia Bratton and husband, Robert, Sally Boles and husband, Rudy, Mary Peterman and husband, Bill, Mary Francis Teany and Margie Teany; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Russell was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy. He owned and operated Duncan's Texaco for 36 years in Christiansburg, he served on the County Board of Supervisors for four years. He was a Mason, and a member of the Lions Club and Jaycee's. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Christiansburg Life Saving Crew. He was a member of Old Brick Presbyterian Church in Radford, Va. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2010, at the Horne Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be conducted 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2010, at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kathy Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Indian Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to The Christiansburg Rescue Squad "Riner Station," P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or to the Riner Fire Department, P.O. Box 11, Riner, Va. 24149. The Duncan family is being served by Horne Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Russell Duncan

5 Entries

Frances and Doug Hodges

December 2, 2010

Sis and Family...we are so sorry that you have lost such a special part of your family. Russell was a wonderful person. Please know you all are in our prayers and thoughts.

W. Richard and Janice R. Shelton

November 27, 2010

Dear Mrs. Duncan, Larry, and other family members,

We are saddened to learn of Mr. Duncan's passing. Please know of our thoughts and prayers for each of you. Mr. Duncan was always a true gentleman, kind and considerate and friendly, with a good word to say to anyone to whom he spoke.

May God's special peace and comfort be yours. Hold to your memories in the coming days.

Marjorie Akers

November 27, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Gene & Gail Moles

November 27, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

November 27, 2010

Dear Duncan Family:

We want to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of Russell. He was a true pillar in the community and a person everyone thought very highly of. While our loss on earth is great, Heavens gail is much greater.

With deepest sympathy,

Steve Phillips and Family

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