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Carl Duncan Obituary

Carl Alvin Duncan WEST COLUMBIA - Funeral service for Carl Alvin Duncan, 90, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2012, in the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, officiated by Pastor Brad Davis. Interment will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 pm prior to service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to West Columbia Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mr. Duncan passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Carl Robert Duncan and Fannie Ethel Smith Duncan. He was married for 66 years to the late Sarah Morgan Duncan. He was retired from Pet Dairy after 38 years of service. Mr. Duncan was an avid golfer and follower of the Atlanta Braves; an antique knife collector and was a Peddler at the flea market. Survivors include: daughters, Debra D. Steele (Mickey) of West Columbia and Cynthia D. Parfitt (Vaughn) of Anderson son, Donald A. Duncan of West Columbia; sisters, Joan McMakin (Larry) of Greer and Lillie Hayes and Jerry Garrett of Taylors; brother, James Duncan (Mildred) of Greenville; and his grandson, Morgan McCarthy Parfitt of The Citadel, Charleston, SC. Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Family and friends may sign the on-line guest book at: www.thompsonsfuneral.com.

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Published by The State on Nov. 9, 2012.

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November 10, 2012

Al and Sarah were always so nice to us at church and elsewhere. They really seemed so happy together at the flea market. Will miss them!

November 9, 2012

Duncan family I was sorry to hear about your Dads passing,I met them some years ago. I met them through my sister Hazel.To know them is to love them.Ruth Thomas Appotomax Va.

November 9, 2012

debbie,cindy and donald i'm so sorry to hear about mr.alvin i love both of them so much,they are home together now safe and free. i pray for you all. Hazel

November 9, 2012

Cindy, Vaughn and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your parents. I saw Mr. Alvin's obit and discovered you had lost Mrs. Sarah, just weeks ago. I haven't seen you in such a long time, but still fondly remember you and your loving family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam (Mack) McFaddin

November 9, 2012

My prayers go out to the whole family at this time.

Johnny Krantz

November 9, 2012

Sorry to hear this Donald, call me if you need anything

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

November 9, 2012

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