Kermit E. Duckett

Duckett, Dr. Kermit Earl, Knoxville, TN died suddenly at home on June 19, 2013 at the age of 77. Dr. Duckett received his B.S in physics at Georgia Tech, followed by his M.S in physics at the University of Colorado and his Ph.D at the University of Tennessee where he received the honor of Professor Emeritus after teaching physics and astronomy for over forty years. He is survived by brother Charles Duckett , daughter Charis Kraski and son Mark David Kirkpatrick, and wife Stacy Kirkpatrick; granddaughter Lauralei Kraski and grandson David Kraski. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Duckett and brother Sam Duckett. He was an active member in his church community as a recently-made Stephen Minister and a volunteer for the FISH Hospitality Pantry ministry. He was a past president of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, and a lover of all things aviation, having been the instructor of the Civil Air Patrol course through the University of Tennessee, which instructed teachers about the science of aviation. As a lover of the unknown, he thoroughly enjoyed travelling abroad and the accompanying experience of thrill with newfound tastes. His love of nature was paired with his adoration of learning that sustained him throughout his life and was exhibited in his love of kayaking and photography. He captured the beauty of life not only in his knowledge but as well as his curiosity and love for all others. A celebration of his life will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Knoxville, TN on Monday, July 1 at 10 am with the Reverend Howard Hess officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make any donation in his memory to FISH Hospitality Pantry.