James Clyde "Jimmy" Duncan Greenwood, Indiana Obituary

James Clyde "Jimmy" Duncan

James Clyde “Jimmy” Duncan, 48, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his residence in Washington, D.C. Born Nov. 6, 1969 in Kokomo, he was a 1988 graduate of Center Grove High School and studied at George Washington University. At age 16, he was diagnosed with cancer and that continued to create many challenges throughout his life. He crossed paths with all walks of life and was such an inspiration to so many. Jimmy had a great sense of humor and he enjoyed traveling, studying abroad and experiencing life. He is loved and will be forever missed by his mother, Martha (Williamson) Duncan; siblings, Julie Mingus (Greg), Marcia Pashley (Tim), Melissa Nevitt (Jeff) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Clyde Duncan and brother, Larry Duncan. Memorial visitation will be from 1-3:00 PM on Saturday, November 3 at G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The Gardens at Olive Branch followed by the memorial service at 3:00 PM. He will be laid to rest at The Gardens at Olive Branch Cemetery. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to The National Collegiate Scholars, James c. Duncan award for Perseverance, Attn: Jen Castilla, Director of Scholarships, 2000 M Street, NW Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036. www.nscs.org. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ghherrmann.com
November 6, 1969 - October 20, 201811/06/196910/20/2018
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Melody J. Miller
December 1, 2018
From: Melody Miller

I first met Jim Duncan when he appeared at the side of my desk in the press section of Senator Edward Kennedy's Capitol Hill office. I'd asked for an Intern to take a press release over to a cor...
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Marie Condron
October 30, 2018
To Jim's family, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sorry I can't be there for the memorial, but hope to help plan a celebration of his life soon in DC. I met Jim in the summer of 1995 at GW, and I've treasured our friendship ever since. We bonded over our love of DC, prog... Continue Reading
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Susan Rayl
October 24, 2018
Jim, you were a blessing to me from our first meeting in 1986. Even fighting cancer, you were sweet, funny, positive, and special. I've posted the only two photos I have of us together, one from when you were undergoing treatment (in that horrible mask!) and another fro... Continue Reading