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Claude Richard Duncan

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Claude Richard Duncan Veteran

Birth
Linton, Greene County, Indiana, USA
Death
15 Feb 2020 (aged 73)
Avon, Hendricks County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Claude “Dick” Duncan, 73, of Avon, passed away on February 15, 2020. He was born on July 26, 1946, in Linton, Indiana.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Lucy Buell Duncan. He is also survived by his daughters Tracy Jo Fox (Dave) and Joey Renee Lane (Harold); siblings Darral Duncan (Dona) and Donetta Duncan.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Joseph and Helen Elnora (Wells) Duncan; and brother Larry Duncan.

Dick grew up in Coal City, Indiana, enjoying the outdoors and basketball. He was the star player for the Coal City Colts where he met the love of his life, Lucy, a cheerleader at rival Clay City High School. After high school, Dick began work at Detroit Diesel Allison/Allison Transmission where he was elected committeeman for the United Auto Workers, serving the membership for many years. Dick retired as a benefits representative after more than 30 years of service.

He filled his life with family and friends, sharing his love of hunting, fishing and nature. Dick trained a national champion bird dog, TJ’s Jill, and spent much time with friends on hunting trips and at field trials. Later in life, he spent time fishing at his farm in Owen County and sharing the beautiful grounds with fellow anglers, hunters, birdwatchers and others.

Once his daughters began swimming, Dick and Lucy became officials rising to the highest caliber. Dick was a renowned starter for USA Swimming and the NCAA, starting many championship swim meets and serving as a deck official at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. He had also been selected to serve as starter for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials.

Services entrusted to Flanner Buchanan. Celebration of Life at Harmony Baptist Church, Avon.
Claude “Dick” Duncan, 73, of Avon, passed away on February 15, 2020. He was born on July 26, 1946, in Linton, Indiana.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Lucy Buell Duncan. He is also survived by his daughters Tracy Jo Fox (Dave) and Joey Renee Lane (Harold); siblings Darral Duncan (Dona) and Donetta Duncan.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Joseph and Helen Elnora (Wells) Duncan; and brother Larry Duncan.

Dick grew up in Coal City, Indiana, enjoying the outdoors and basketball. He was the star player for the Coal City Colts where he met the love of his life, Lucy, a cheerleader at rival Clay City High School. After high school, Dick began work at Detroit Diesel Allison/Allison Transmission where he was elected committeeman for the United Auto Workers, serving the membership for many years. Dick retired as a benefits representative after more than 30 years of service.

He filled his life with family and friends, sharing his love of hunting, fishing and nature. Dick trained a national champion bird dog, TJ’s Jill, and spent much time with friends on hunting trips and at field trials. Later in life, he spent time fishing at his farm in Owen County and sharing the beautiful grounds with fellow anglers, hunters, birdwatchers and others.

Once his daughters began swimming, Dick and Lucy became officials rising to the highest caliber. Dick was a renowned starter for USA Swimming and the NCAA, starting many championship swim meets and serving as a deck official at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. He had also been selected to serve as starter for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials.

Services entrusted to Flanner Buchanan. Celebration of Life at Harmony Baptist Church, Avon.


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