James Garfield Duvall Jr.

Of Alexandria, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Inova Alexandria Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Virginia L. Duvall, sister, Evelyn Poole; daughters and son-in-laws, Sharan and Jay Smith, Kathleen and Charles Constance; Grandchildren Danielle Douglas, Shannon Laub, and Summer Kerr. Great Grandchildren, Amanda Douglas, Max Kerr, Trevor Douglas, Skyler Kerr, Vance Frabasilio, and Sean Douglas. Services will be held at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington Street. Alexandria, VA. Viewing and visitation on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 6 p.m. To 8 p.m. Funeral services on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 11 a.m. Followed by Interment at Mount Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria VA

For those whom did not make the funeral, it was very lovely with tears and laughter. His son-in-law Charlie, (aka Herc) spoke about Garfield stating that he actually fell in love with Garfield before his daughter, Kathy. Lea Frye also spoke as well. We were deeply touched with the professionalism of six motor officers and two cruisers from the City of Alexandria. They closed off the entire south side of route 1 and with their precision maneuvers, going from front to back of the procession to the cemetery. Upon arrival we were greeted by four motor officers, standing at attention, saluting our daddy; Cpl Duvall, as we drove by. It was an emotional surprise for all! Virginia was given the United States flag on behalf of the United States Army.