Following his graduation from Needham Broughton High School in 1957, Duvall attended Campbell College for one year and then was accepted into the first US Naval Nuclear Polaris Submarine School. After serving on active duty in the Submarine Corps for over 3 years, he remained in the US Naval Reserves and then went on to graduate from Campbell.
Duvall loved jazz, easy listening, and R&B. He was the first budget officer of the newly formed NC Department of Commerce and then worked with the NC Banking Commission, until his retirement.
He loved to go camping by Crabtree Creek with our cousins and his son, Jonathan. He taught his children financial responsibility and independence, and he had a contagious laugh and sense of humor with his family. His Christian faith was important to him throughout his life.
Duvall loved taking the sunfish sailing at Morehead City during family vacations and spending time with the family dogs, Noodles, Ike, Blue, and Smudge. He also enjoyed cooking southern cuisine and spending time with family and friends eating good food, as well as being an avid gardener.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lorene Coley King and W.D. King, Sr; his sister, Rebecca Morris (Charles); and his brother, Marvin King.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diana Hooks King; daughter, Sheffield King Kropp; son, Jonathan Duvall King; sister, Ellen King Byrum (Dan); grandchildren, McKenna and Anna Giles; and various nieces and nephews.
A memorial service with military honors will take place on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at 1:30 pm at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, Gideons International Processing Center, PO Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090, or Lamms Grove PH Church, PO Box 220, Lucama, NC 27851.
