He was born January 4, 1952 in Waynesburg, a son of Jane Durbin Duvall of Waynesburg and the late Melvin R. Duvall.
He graduated from of Waynesburg Central High School and in 1974 graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he studied business management and participated in Army R.O.T.C..
Mr. Duvall worked in the wholesale grocery business for Blackwell and Stevenson Co. of Bridgeville. He had also worked for Acme Stores.
He resided most of his life in Pittsburgh and was a member of the First Christian Church of Waynesburg.
Joe Rich enjoyed helping others. His many interests included, writing poetry, and watching the Pirates and Steelers. He was an inspiration to all who knew him and loved him. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.
Surviving in addition to his mother Jane Duvall of Waynesburg is a sister, Charlene Duvall Kendall (Bill) of Spanish Fork, Utah; two nephews, Daniel and Michael Duvall, and William L. and Kenneth Z. Kendall; 2 great-nieces and 4 great-nephews.
Deceased is a brother, Larry Edward Duvall.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday August 22, 2013 at Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High St., Waynesburg where a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Larry Douglas officiating.
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