James R. Duckworth

DALTON — James R. Duckworth, 49, of Dalton, died Thursday evening, May 19, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Scranton after a 10-year battle with injuries sustained from a motocross accident.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Harry A. and Jane (Campbell) Duckworth Jr. He was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School, then went on to attend trade school in Jacksonville, Florida. Prior to his injury, he was employed as a sheet metal worker for Rite Temp.

Jimmy was a wonderful brother and uncle who lived life to the fullest. He was a thrill seeker who enjoyed motocross racing, remote control air planes, photography and working on cars. He also had a great love for animals.

Surviving are four brothers, Richard Duckworth and his wife, Dale, of Waterbury Center, Vermont; Randy Duckworth and his wife, Nancy, of Clarks Summit; John Duckworth and his wife, Anne, of Midland, Virginia, and Matthew Duckworth, of Williamsburg, Virginia; a sister, Linda Duckworth, of Clarks Summit; his sister-in-law, Susan Duckworth, of Waverly; his stepmother, Leah Duckworth, of Williamsburg, Virginia; beloved nieces and nephews, Sara Horner, Benjamin Duckworth, Geoffrey Duckworth, Jessica Fama, Eric McAndrew, Stacy Ossenfort, Christopher Duckworth, Brittany Ossenfort and Caroline and Claire Duckworth; eight great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Duckworth III.

A funeral service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family

Donation may be made in his name to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Township, 18411.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc., 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.

To leave an online condolence, visit the funeral home website.