Bobby Lindy McDuffie

Mr. McDuffie was born on April 22, 1934 in Harnett County, NC, and was the son of the late Charles "Charlie" McDuffie and Annie Mae Gilcrest McDuffie. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie McDuffie in 1981 and was also preceded in death by a son, Michael McDuffie, grandson, John Hewett and his siblings, Juanita Byrd West, Jeff McDuffie, Joyce McDuffie, Paul "Ray" McDuffie, Faye McDuffie Rosela. Mr. McDuffie retired as a District Manager with Pine State Creamery. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Bobby McDuffie’s life was characterized by a strong desire to see others excel in their life. He took an interest in all he met, and was a friend and mentor to many young people. He served as a volunteer youth leader at the Sanford Chapel and as a coach in Little League Baseball. He found great satisfaction and purpose in serving his Lord and Savior and sharing his faith. His family will greatly miss him…especially his laughter.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Doris Robinson McDuffie; children, Tracy L. McCarthy and husband Danny of Longwood, Julie Taylor and husband Ronald of Raleigh, Wanda Smith and husband Rick of Seneca, SC, Mark McDuffie of Tabor City; grandchildren, Austin Taylor, Garrett Taylor, Evan Taylor, Dolly Taylor, Rusty Hewett, Dylan Smith, Marcus McDuffie, Mike McDuffie, Amber Allard, Erica Kayota, Jessica Kayota, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday April 25, 2021 at eleven o'clock in the morning at the Lou White Memorial Chapel of White Funeral and Cremation Service, 3660 Express Dr. Shallotte with Ronald Taylor officiating.

Pallbearers will be Tommy West, Anthony Rhodes, Austin Taylor, Garrett Taylor, Evan Taylor

Graveside services will follow at three o'clock at the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Spring Lake, NC

You may offer online condolences at www.shallottefunerals.com

White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte Chapel