James R. Duncan

Hesston - James R. Duncan, 90, passed away March 21, 2012 in Wichita. He was born August 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 the Garden Community Mennonite Church, Hesston. In 1942 he married Rosalie Lamb. She passed away on November 11, 1998. Survivors include his children, Ronald (Tana) Duncan of Conyers, GA, Doug (Juanita) Duncan of Lander, WY, Judy (David) Welfelt of Newton, John Duncan of Charleston, SC, Donald (Helena) Duncan of Wichita, 14 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Charles and John, and 1 sister Helen Duncan. 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 that 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.” Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Garden Community Mennonite Church, Hesston with Pastor David Norris officiating. The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial may be sent to the Garden Community Mennonite Church in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, 107 S. Lancaster, Hesston, KS 67062.

James R. Duncan

August 7, 1921 - March 21, 2012