Ed Duncan

    If you look up the word 'Southern Gentleman' you are bound to find a picture of Ed Duncan. Those whose lives that were touched by this great man, could not have helped but love and respect him.
    He was born in Salt Gap, Texas July 16, 1924 where he attended grade school. He graduated from nearby Melvin High School. After graduating from engineering school, Ed joined the Merchant Marines and served his country during World War II.
    He married DeLois See in 1946 and moved to Ganado where he owned and operated his own service station before accepting a master plumber position at Alcoa.
    Mr. Duncan personally founded and funded the Ganado Little League and built their first baseball field. Ed also served on the Ganado ISD school board a number of years and was business manager of Ganado ISD for over 30 years.
    Ed was a very giving person who contributed to many charities and served his church for many years.
    After serving many years in the Ganado Masonic Lodge, in 2001 he was honored with the 'Golden Trowel' award.
    He was the ultimate family man, never missing a family event. Ed enjoyed spending time with friends and family especially on the golf course, even up until his last days.
    His family, friends and community will feel a great loss. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Sherry Duncan Kerbow and husband Randall, son James Duncan, grandson Randy Kerbow and wife Alison, granddaughter Amy Kerbow, grandson James Michael Duncan, granddaughter Jill Duncan, great granddaughter Morgan Kerbow, great grandson Dylan Kerbow, sister Maxie Myer, brother Derrell Duncan and wife Irma and sister Faye McCoy.
    He was preceded in death by his wife DeLois Duncan, Sister Lois Wood, sister Odessa Duncan, Brother Dwain Duncan.
    Pallbearers were Burl Myers, Bud Beldin, Lance Fowler, Steve Brezina, Anthony Burns, Andy Byrne, Ray Schoenfeld, and Pat Armentrout. Honorary pallbearers were Jason Stanley, Michael Schrimsher, Joel Schrimsher, Geoffery Schrimsher, Michael Duncan, and Mark Duncan.
    Visitation was at the Ganado Funeral Home Thursday, Oct. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. Services were at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at The First United Methodist Church of Ganado officiated by Brother Kenny Hibbs and Rev. Carolyn Stapleton. Interment followed at Ganado Cemetery.
    In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The First United Methodist Church of Ganado, 200 Twin Oaks Blvd. Ganado, TX 77962.
    Services are under the directions of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 So. Third St. , 361-771-2120.