Avery Duncan Obituary
Avery Duncan (Columbus, Mississippi) passed away on August 22, 2026. Avery, born on April 2, 1947, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Avery Duncan, Sr. and Frances Kidd Duncan; his former wife Dee Duncan; his sister Donna Duncan Norsworthy; his grandparents, Raymond, Ortense Dowdle Duncan, William and Annie Maude Kidd; and his uncle Gregory Duncan.
He is survived by: his wife Diane McPherson Duncan; his children, Natalie Duncan (Michael) of Caledonia, Kelly Duncan (Lauren) of Olive Branch and Casey Duncan of Southaven; his siblings, Dale Duncan of Caledonia, MS and Gale Dawkins (Lynn) of Columbus, MS; his grandchildren, Addie Kate, Charli Beth and Avery Ann Duncan of Olive Branch; his nieces and nephews, Tara Dawkins Hurt, Lori Dawkins Story, Chastity Bowles, Lance Dawkins and Tyson Norsworthy; his cousins, Mott Ellis and Marilyn Powell; and his aunt Laurene Robinson.
Visitation was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory. A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Flint Hill Church, 164 Old Honnoll Mill Rd., Caledonia, MS, 39740, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.
