Benjamin Earl Duncan DAWSONVILLE, Georgia Obituary

Benjamin Earl Duncan

DUNCAN, Benjamin Earl – age 93, of Dawsonville, GA passed away Sunday morning, January 3, 2021, at the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Center in Cumming, GA. Earl was born in LaGrange, GA on November 10, 1927. He was the son of the late Earl Calvin Duncan and Margaret Jane Morgan Duncan. He was preceded in death by his brother Paul Duncan and sister Margaret Duncan Gaston. Since Mr. Duncan’s passing, his brother Roy Duncan, MD has also passed away. Earl was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He served on various committees at Bethel and was a teacher of the Koinonia Adult Sunday School Class. He was a Navy Vet of War World II. After the war Earl attended Georgia Tech and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering. Earl was employed at Georgia Power for over 39 years. He was very active in the Georgia Power Ambassadors, where he held several leadership positions. He loved to travel and spend time with family and friends. Earl is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lois Duncan; children, Gary Duncan; daughter Bebe Duncan Pluemer; step-sons, Darrell (Rhonda) Broom and Kenneth Broom; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 11 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel in Dawsonville, GA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Cumming, GA or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
November 10, 1927 - January 3, 202111/10/192701/03/2021
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Kenneth Gillespie
January 15, 2021
Earl was a true Friend and fellow Georgia Power Employee. A true Gentleman and role model and I shall treasure my times with him. My sincere condolences to Lois and the extended family in this tragic loss. May he rest in peace 'til we meet again.

Ken Gillespie
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Sherry L Weeks
January 14, 2021
Lois and family, we are so, so sad to hear Earl has passed from us, but now is in the care of our Lord Jesus. We have fond memories of being with y'all at church and sharing a few dinners together. Earl always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye and lifted our spirits... Continue Reading
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Aaron Strickland
November 29, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Earl was a fine gentleman and great American