Jimmie Foxx Duncan

Jimmie F. Duncan, age 83, of Danielsville , Georgia, passed away on June 8 after and long battle with Alzheimer's. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 60 years, Joyce Duncan, daughter Susan Gravely and son-in-law Mike Gravely, son Chris Duncan and wife Lisa Duncan, along with four grandsons, Patrick Thomas Cleary and wife Melanie Webb Cleary, Andrew Charles Duncan Cleary, Matthew Foxx Duncan and Jacob Commanday Duncan, sister Margaret Ward, and cherished nieces and nephews.

Born in Nicholson Georgia to Charlie and Maude Duncan, Jimmie served in the U.S. Navy in the early 50's, attended Reinhardt College (where he met Joyce) and the University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelors and Masters in Education. He and Joyce were married in 1956. He served as a teacher and school principal for over 33 years, primarily in Madison County, most notably as the principal of North Madison Middle School. While at North Madison, he also coached boys baseball and girls basketball for many years, influencing generations of student-athletes. After retiring from education, Jim also worked for 10 years with Athens-Clarke County Government. A devoted Christian, Jim was a long standing member and servant at Moon's Grove Baptist Church.

Husband, father, brother, uncle, teacher, principal, coach, friend, life-long Christian, Deacon, Sunday School teacher, Naval Seaman -- Jim Duncan lived his life committed to God, family, country, education and community.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11AM at Moons Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Dial officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8PM, Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, family has requested donations in his honor to Reinhardt College Alumni Fund
http://www.reinhardt.edu/advancement/Ways_to_Give/index.html

Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com