William Duncan Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Duncan of Benton, Kentucky, who passed away at the age of 72, on April 26, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Melvin and Shirley Ann Duncan (Edwards); his grandparents, Frank, Viola Duncan (Elrod), Bill and Betty Edwards (Clapp); his grandchild Yesnia Noyola; his siblings, Debbie Simpson and Billy Duncan; his brother-in-law Hughie Scott; and his nieces and nephews, Luke Jeffords, Zachary Duncan, Clarissa Henry and Tatum Scott.
He is survived by: his daughter Renee Routon; his sisters, Pat Giltner (Steve), Carolyn Scott and Cindy Jeffords (Alan); and his brother-in-law Danny Simpson. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
A graveside service was held on Friday, May 1st 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Mt. Sterling Cemetery (1780 Mt Sterling Rd, Brookport, IL 62910).
Memorials may be given in JR's name to Bridge Church, 7021 S. US 45 Road, Brookport, Illinois 62910 or Mt. Sterling Cemetery Fund, c/o City National Bank, PO Box 380, Metropolis, Illinois 62960.
