Marvin Eugene Duncan, 83, left his earthly home to walk the streets of gold with Jesus on Dec. 19, 2011. Marvin was born April 14, 1928 in Orrick, Missouri, the son of Rit Madison and Ethel (Clevenger) Duncan. He was the 7th of 10 children. On June 9, 1950 Marvin married Lucille VanGundy, to this union was born 3 sons, Gary Allen, Michael Eugene and Kenny Wayne. On April 19, 1959 Marvin began his role as a Minister, preaching his first sermon at Old Union, that same year he was called to his first church in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1963 Marvin returned as pastor at Old Union and for 22 years was pastor there retiring in 1986. In 1988 he was called to start The Community Alliance Church, retiring from there in 1996. He also worked for the Ford Motor Company for 30 years, retiring in 1986. Marvin loved to fish and hunt, but most of all he loved having his family around him.
His parents, 3 brothers, 5 sisters, and a grandson in-law, Earl Johnson, preceded Marvin in death. Marvin is survived by his wife, Lucille of the home, three sons and their wives, Gary & Jackie, of Licking, Missouri, Mike & Sarah, of Cameron, Missouri and Kenny & Anita, of Lawson. Seven Granddaughters, Miranda Denmark, Holly Marquis, Sheila Kessler, Rachael Peak, Tammy Cespedes, Shannon McClure, Erica Ritter. 13 great grandchildren, Ashton Duncan, Gabe Moore, Eli Kessler, Colt Kessler, Makenzie McClure, Madison McClure, Colby Peak, Madieline Peak, Quintin Marquis, Brody Denmark, Preston Denmark, Ethan Ritter, Colin Ritter. Three step-grandchildren, Amanda Honigsbert, Brock Riden & Betsy Crites, and 2 step great grandchildren, Hunter Honigsbert, Lannie Jo Honigsbert. A brother and sister in law, Billy Dean and Patricia Duncan of Omaha, Nebraska, plus several nieces and nephews.
Services for Marvin will be held at the Old Union Church, Lawson on Thursday Dec.22, at 10 a.m., with interment in the Old Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Old Union Church.