Mr. William Robert Duncan Jr.

Mr. William Robert Duncan Jr., affectionately known to us as Jr. was born under the gentle skies of Pickens, South Carolina, on the 11th of September, 1929. Jr was a steadfast pillar of our community, a man whose life was as rich and deep as the soil of our beloved land. On the 13th of March, 2025, Jr was called to his eternal rest in the very place he first drew breath, leaving this world as he lived, surrounded by the familiar comforts of home and the love of his kin.

Jr was the cherished son of the late William Ernest Tom Duncan and Mittie Kay Duncan, and he walked in the footsteps of righteousness they laid before him. His life journey was one of simple joys and profound commitments – a journey that began as a boy in the halls of Six Mile High School and led him to serve his nation with honor as a PFC of the 187 Field Artillery Observation Battalion. With the same hands that he lifted in prayer, Jr mastered the craft of Jeep mechanics in the U.S. Army, a skill he later carried into his diligent maintenance work for Hughes Real Estate.

In the sacred bond of matrimony, Jr was united with his beloved Agnes Roosevelt Duncan, who preceded him in death, just as did his dear daughter Rebecca Kay Duncan. His legacy of love and guidance lives on through his daughters Linda Gail Duncan and Susan Margaret Reece, and his heart swelled with pride for each of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought joy to his days. The echoes of his laughter and wisdom will resonate through the lives of Robert Doyle Dunson, Brandy Leshea Barnette, Heather LeAnn Crystelle Worthy, Spencer Craig Mealor, Brittany Marina Mealor, Kailey Marina King, Wrenley Moriah Smith, Kaydence Leona Marie Woods, McKinley Elizabeth Lynn Worthy, and all the young ones who had the blessing to call him 'Grandpa.'

Jr's faith was the compass by which he navigated life's trials and triumphs. He was a man of the Good Book, spending countless hours in worship, reading the Bible, and leading souls to Christ. His heart knew the path to the Lord, and he walked it with unwavering conviction, his voice a testament to the grace of God in every sermon he shared, every prayer he whispered.

But Jr's love was not confined to the walls of the church. He found God's handiwork in the great outdoors, in the quiet rustle of the woods where he hunted, the serene ripples of the waters where he fished, and in the whittling of wood into creations of beauty and purpose. His hands were rarely still, for they found their joy in labor and in the tender embrace of his family.

As we bid farewell to Jr, we remember a man who was the very heart of his family, a beloved uncle to Kathy Cooper, and a cherished elder to Cameron and Christopher Gravley. Each life he touched was made richer by his presence, each story he told was imbued with the warmth of his spirit.

Let us not mourn, but instead celebrate Jr's reunion with his heavenly family, and with the Lord he so adored. For in his passing, he leaves behind not just memories, but a legacy of faith, love, and the quiet strength that defined his earthly journey.

So, as we commit our dear Jr to the Lord's keeping, let us carry forward the torch of his love, his devotion to family, and his unwavering faith. May we walk in the light of his example, and may the peace that surpassed all understanding, which so filled Jr's heart, be with us all until we meet him again in the glory of our Father's house. Amen.

A visitation for William will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM at Mile Creek Baptist Church, 104 Lakeside Dr, Six Mile, SC 29682. A funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM with a committal service to follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in William's memory may be made to Mile Creek Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.