Obituary: Bobby Louis Duncan, November 28, 2014

Contributed by Brenda Scott Hines
Mar 2015
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The Observer/Enterprise, Coke County, TX - December 5, 2014

Bobby Louis Duncan, age 80, passed away November 28, 2014, in Bronte, 
Texas.

He was born to William Clinton Duncan and Iva Bridges Duncan on April 7, 
1934, in Bronte. He graduated from Bronte High School and attended Texas 
Tech University for two years before joining the U. S. Air Force for four 
years. He was stationed in Denver, Colorado, Sacramento, California, and 
Fairbanks, Alaska, with the 109th special weapons squadron.

After his enlistment, he returned to Lubbock and worked for Armstrong 
Heating and Air Conditioning for a year before joining the Lubbock Police 
Department in October of 1960. He worked there until his retirement in 
January 1994. He worked in Traffic, Patrol, Tactical, Juvenile and Detective 
Divisions. During his time on the Police Force, he received his 
undergraduate degree from Wayland Baptist College.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years Thelma Ruth Stevens Duncan 
of the home, son, Clint Duncan and wife Jennifer and granddaughters Caroline, 
Isabella, and Elizabeth of Dallas, son, Ethan Duncan and grandson, Zane 
and Zane's mother, Connie Smith and daughter Grace, all of Canyon Lake.
Other survivors include his sister, Billie Jean Fancher, and sister-in-law,
Evelyn Stevens Nobles, both of Bronte, brothers-in-law, Ken Stevens and 
wife, Toni of Castroville, Gene Stevens and Lota Dunham of Dallas; along 
with numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held from five to seven pm Saturday, November 29, 2014, at 
the former R. K. Fancher residence in Bronte. The Family wishes to express 
their appreciation to the nurses and staff of the Bronte Health and 
Rehabilitation Center. Thank you for your care and support.

Graveside services were held at Fairview Cemetery in Bronte, Texas, Sunday 
November 30, 2014, at 2:00 pm. Arrangements were by Shaffer Funeral Home. 
Online condolences may be made to shafferpioneer.com.

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