Huey Duncan Obituary

"Huey Pierce Duncan, age 93, of Snellville, Georgia died October 1, 2023 from natural causes. At the time of his death, he resided at Tender Personal Care Home in Lawrenceville, Ga. Mr. Duncan was born March 7, 1930 in Good Pine, Louisiana to the late Dillard Henry Duncan and Lessie Irby Duncan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Frances Darnell Duncan; in 2019, and his brothers, Clarence, Richard, Arthur Lee, Lester and Dillard Duncan. He is survived by three nieces, Janet D. Gibbs, Isabella C. Schaefer, Susanna B. Duncan; and one nephew, William Duncan. Mr. Duncan graduated from Mangham, Louisiana High School and received his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from LSU. While at LSU, he was voted as the most outstanding student in Electrical Engineering. He was also in the ROTC Program for four years. After graduation Mr. Duncan was assigned to work for the US Air Force at the Pentagon doing classified work during the Korean War. He entered the USAF as a 2nd Lieutenant and was given an honorable discharge as Captain in 1965. After his Air Force career, Mr. Duncan went to work for General Electric and later worked for Lockheed in Marietta as a Nuclear Engineer. At Lockheed he was assigned to High Temperature Nuclear Reactors for experimental testing. While at General Electric he served as project engineer for all ground support including the Saturn V that put the first man on the moon. During his civilian career he held various positions in nuclear, systems and project Engineering. The final 10 years of his career, Mr. Duncan was owner and President of Integrated Automations where his wife Frances served as Vice President of Public Relations. Mr. Duncan was a member of Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church of Atlanta. Spending most of his life in this area, he always considered himself an Atlanta native. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. The graveside service for Mr. Huey Pierce Duncan will take place on Tuesday, October 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please consider a donation to SE CO-Op, 55 Grayson Industrial Pkwy, Grayson, GA 30017, in memory of Huey Pierce Duncan. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome. com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, Georgia 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements. "