Jim Duncan

PRINCETON - James Alva “Jim” Duncan, 58, of Princeton, received his angel wings on Monday, May 25, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Born December 30, 1956 in Welch, he was the son of Jewel Liken Duncan of Coalwood and the late Roy “Alvie” Duncan. Jim was a 1976 graduate of Big Creek High School. Following graduation he worked for Olga Coal Company until their closing. He was then employed by Ramey Motors for over 20 years until he became disabled in 2013 due to his illness. He resided in Coalwood until moving to Princeton in 2004. Jim had a passion for motorcycles. He also enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a quiet and soft-spoken man, but had the most compassionate heart. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 32 years, Marcia Erwin Duncan in 2013; and both sets of grandparents. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Mary Duncan Midkiff and her husband Eddie of Princeton with whom he lived; two brothers, Roy “Eddie” Duncan of Coalwood and Randall Duncan and his wife Laura of Colorado; two granddaughters, Kendra and Kayla Hylton of the home; his best friend for over 50 years, Randy Goad of Statesville, NC; over the years, Jim added people to his family including Butch and Tanya Webb and their son, Zachary Webb, which he considered his “special grandson and friend;” Jerry and Tonya Moretto whom he thought of as his second daughter; and Danny Griffith and Matt Trivett, “his second sons.” He will be missed by anyone who has ever met him. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Casper Dalton officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. He will be escorted to the cemetery by the Mercer County Chapter of Ghost Riders. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until service hour at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. To view a video tribute to Mr. Duncan, or share online condolences with the family, please visit www.bailey-kirk.com.

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Jim Duncan

December 30, 1956 - May 25, 2015