Alexander Strachan Duncan

The Life of A.S. Duncan Alexander Strachan Duncan, age 89, died December 2, 2003, in Austin, Texas. Born December 31, 1913 in Princeton, North Carolina to Paul Carlisle Duncan and Minnie Strachan Duncan, he attended Virginia Military Institute and went on to earn an LLB degree from the University of Florida School of Law. After graduation, he worked as a government investigator based in Washington, D.C. While on assignment in Austin, Texas, he met and fell in love with Jerry Cullers of Burkeburnett, Texas, whom he would later marry. During World War II, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army Counter-Intelligence Corps in Australia, New Guinea, the Philippines, Guam, and Japan. His numerous courtship letters to Jerry Cullers chronicle little known details of a heroic war. Shortly after World War II, he returned to Austin and married Jerry Cullers. Over their 57 years of marriage, the close relationship of “Jerry and Duncan” served as the nucleus for their top priority--their family. After their marriage, Duncan began working with his father in Daytona Beach, Florida in the moving and storage business, but soon left to begin a lasting career in real estate in Austin. He worked for the firm of Harrison-Wilson-Pearson. Later he became sales manager for Nelson Puett and Associates, and then partnered with Mr. Puett in Puett-Duncan Realtors. In 1964, he was selected Sales Manager of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders. In 1965, he launched his own real estate brokerage firm, A. S. Duncan Realtors. He was a Director of the Austin Real Estate Board and was awarded emeritus standing for his work as Chairman of the Ethics Committee. He was widely respected for his knowledge and integrity. Duncan was an active member of the downtown Rotary International, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Cullers Duncan and his two sons, Scott Cullers Duncan, M. D. of San Antonio and Robert Douglas Duncan of Houston, married to Marcelynn Eubank Duncan; nine grandchildren, Robin Lynn Duncan, Amanda Sue Duncan, and Scott Cullers Duncan, Jr. of San Antonio and John Douglas Duncan, William Robert Duncan, Thomas Casey Duncan, David Anthony Duncan, James Paul Duncan, and Michael Matthew Duncan of Houston; his sister, Mary Bolling Thomas of Jacksonville, Florida; and her two sons, Robert Thomas and Peter Thomas. A man of total integrity and great humility, he will be remembered for his quick wit and genuine concern for others. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 4, 2:00 pm, at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home following a private family burial. Dr. Harold Guess will officiate. The family wishes to express their thanks to Westminster Manor Healthcare for their thoughtful attentiveness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Helping Hand Home for Children, P.O. Box 4185, Austin, Texas 78765, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78705 (512) 452-8811 You may view memorials online at www.wcfish.com