William Duncan Obituary

Dr. William "Bill" Duncan May 10, 2024

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: II Timothy 4:7

JOHNSON CITY - Dr. William "Bill" Duncan, 78, Johnson City went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, May 10, 2024 at Agape Healthcare Center with his family by his side. He was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County and was a son of the late Claude Macil Duncan and Ovdia Mae Blackburn Duncan. Preacher Bill had pastored several churches during his 47 years of ministry, Associate Pastor at Union Baptist Church, Interim Pastor at Cherokee Baptist Church and had pastored Clifton View Baptist Church, Lynn Valley Baptist Church, Clark Street Baptist Church, Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, Bluff City Baptist Church and Interim at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He had also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 12 years.

Preacher Bill loved the beach and early morning walks on the shoreline looking for loose coins. His happy place was the hot tub. He loved his coffee, snickers and peanut buster parfaits from Dairy Queen. Preacher Bill loved music, singing and making a joyful noise unto the Lord and Savior. He enjoyed his grandchildren and most recently his new great-grandchildren. His two favorite movies were The Wizard of Oz and It's A Wonderful Life. He was an avid UT Football fan and loved to watch the games with his family. He loved life and the Lord and his family. Preacher Bill had an infectious laugh and will truly be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Billy Duncan; an infant sister, Margaret Elouise Duncan and four brothers, G.R. Duncan, Tony Duncan, David Duncan and Tommy Duncan.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Carolyn Veach Duncan; his children, Becky Duncan of Gray and Angie Duncan Marshall and her husband, Russell of Kingsport; a brother, Claude Duncan and wife, Barbara of Johnson City; four grandchildren, Amber McKoy and husband, Brandon, Aleigh Wise, Abigail Marshall and Noah Marshall; two great-grandchildren, Xavier McKoy and Isaiah McKoy; many nieces and nephews.

Services for Preacher Bill will be conducted at 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Mr. Russell Marshall and Rev. Charles "Toonie" Cash officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside services will be held 12:00 PM Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. For those attending you are asked to meet at the cemetery by 11:50 AM.

Condolences may be made online at www.wadugger.

com. Arrangements by Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home, 108 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City. 423-928-2245