Mr. Alfred R. Duncan, 86, of Murray, KY, died Sunday, October, 2, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Marion, IL.
Mr. Duncan was born in Calloway Co. KY on April 25, 1926 to the late John Freeman Duncan and Becham Washam Duncan. Mr. Duncan before retiring was the owner and operator of Duncan Electric in Murray. Mr. Duncan was an Army Veteran of WWII, were he was a Prisoner of War and a recipient of the Purple Heart, as well as other various medals and honors. Mr. Duncan was a member of the Coles Campground United Methodist Church and a member of the Murray Masonic Lodge #105.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by his wife Ailene Nelson Duncan; one sister, Birdene Clemons; and two brothers, L.B. and William Duncan.
Mr. Duncan is survived by his first wife and mother of his children, Luenell Nixon of Murray; two sons, Jerry Don Duncan and Kenneth Dale Duncan and wife Cathey all of Murray; as well as four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com