James R. Duncan
Obituary
HESSTON — James R. Duncan, 90, passed away on Wednesday
(March 21, 2012) in Wichita.
He was born on Aug. 7, 1921, in Hutchinson, the son of Olin
D. and Ethyl Lindsey Duncan. He had served in the U. S. Army and was a member
of Garden Community Mennonite Church in Hesston. In 1942, he married Rosalie
Lamb. She passed away on Nov. 11, 1998.
James was a faithful husband to his wife, Rosalie, for 56
years. He loved his five children and their spouses, his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Music was a part of his entire life, beginning as a boy
playing the euphonium in the school band in Hutchinson. He loved to see his
children participate in their individual talents and encouraged them to excel.
He followed college and professional sports all of his life and enjoyed
watching the current important games. He loved coaching and watching his
children participate in sports, as well.
James had a competitive side and enjoyed playing indoor and
outdoor games with his kids, from golf to badminton to card games of many
kinds. He was a self-motivated man who provided for his family as a salesman
throughout his life.
James professed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was
faithful to lead his family in attending a Bible-believing church on a regular
basis and to participate in church activities, trips and programs. He believed
the Bible was God’s Word and his salvation was through Christ alone. James’ family believes like he did, that
while he is now absent from his earthly body, he is present with the Lord. One
of his favorite verses was Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is being sure of what we
hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Survivors include his children, Ronald (Tana) Duncan of
Conyers, Ga., Doug (Juanita) Duncan of Lander, Wyo., Judy (David) Welfelt of
Newton, John Duncan of Charleston, S.C., and Donald (Helena) Duncan of Wichita;
14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and John;
and one sister, Helen Duncan.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Garden Community
Mennonite Church in Hesston, with Pastor David Norris officiating. The family
will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be sent to Garden Community Mennonite Church,
in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, 107 S. Lancaster, Hesston, KS 67062.
