Richard Charles Duckworth, 78, of Jacksonville died January 22, 2009. He was born to Richard Duckworth and Grace Craig Duckworth on September 23, 1930. Mr. Duckworth served in the Navy and Marine Corps, and was retired from Paxson Electrical Company after 35 years of service as an electrical engineer. He loved spending time with his family, collecting antiques, farm equipment, tinkering with different projects, hunting and fishing. He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Daisy Duckworth.
Survivors include children Theresa (Thomas) Rhoden of Glen St. Mary, Rick (Lynda) Duckworth of Jacksonville; sister Dorothy Jackson of Kincaid, IL; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; one niece; his companion of many years, Brenda Johnson.
The funeral service was held January 26 at 11:00 am at Manntown Cemetery with Pastor Andy Bowman officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services.
Richard Charles Duckworth, 78, of Jacksonville died January 22, 2009. He was born to Richard Duckworth and Grace Craig Duckworth on September 23, 1930. Mr. Duckworth served in the Navy and Marine Corps, and was retired from Paxson Electrical Company after 35 years of service as an electrical engineer. He loved spending time with his family, collecting antiques, farm equipment, tinkering with different projects, hunting and fishing. He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Daisy Duckworth.
Survivors include children Theresa (Thomas) Rhoden of Glen St. Mary, Rick (Lynda) Duckworth of Jacksonville; sister Dorothy Jackson of Kincaid, IL; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; one niece; his companion of many years, Brenda Johnson.
The funeral service was held January 26 at 11:00 am at Manntown Cemetery with Pastor Andy Bowman officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services.
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