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Leon Duvall Obituary

Mr. Leon James Duvall Jr., 68, of Biloxi, MS, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009, in Biloxi.

Mr. Duvall was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident. He was a retired ship captain and member of the Catholic faith.

Mr. Duvall was preceded in death by his parents, Leon J. and Linda Boudreaux Duvall. He is survived by his wife, Susan Duvall; two daughters, Nancy Duvall Nelson and Barbara Duvall; three sons, Lonnie (Beth) Duvall, Dawayne (Lana) Duvall, and Grayson Duvall, Sr., all of Biloxi; sister, Mildred Ryan of Ocean Springs; and five grandchildren, Erine, Grayson Jr., Tiffany and Dustin Duvall, and Keaneau Nelson.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 675 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, where friends may visit from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Biloxi City Cemetery.

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Published by The Sun Herald on Sep. 21, 2009.

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Kathy & Ken Whidden

September 28, 2009

I am so sorry to just hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you....Susan, Nancy, and Barbara.

September 23, 2009

sue sue, my prayers are with you.eva

Charlotte Breal

September 23, 2009

Dear Duvall Family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

September 21, 2009

We express our deepest sympathy to Sue, Barb and the entire Duvall family. May the memories you cherish help to ease the burden of your loss.
Sincerely, Rick and Marian Szmurlo

Karen Szmurlo

September 21, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss Barbara, Nancy, Keanu, Aunt Mildred, Mama Sue, and the rest of the Duvall family. Mr. Leon was such a great man and will be missed so much. I love you all. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes

September 21, 2009

We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.

Charlie & Jennifer Fink

September 21, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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