Richard Linuel Duncan, 67, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020. Richard was born August 7, 1952 in San Antonio to Linuel and Dorothy Phelps Duncan. He graduated from Andress High School in El Paso in 1970 and from the University of Texas El Paso in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Richard taught Data Processing at El Paso Tech High School then worked in the banking industry as a data processing manager before he accepted a job with the Ysleta Texas School District as their Telecommunications Administrator where he worked until retirement. Upon retirement, Richard and Julie moved to Montrose, Colorado where they became active community members, avid hikers, enjoyed golfing, fishing and all that the Colorado and Utah outdoors have to offer.
Richard Linuel Duncan was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 36 years, Julie Duncan of El Paso and his parents. He is survived by his sons, Benjamin Linuel Duncan of El Paso, David Marshall Duncan (Carolyn) of Beaverton, OR, and grandchildren, Audra Rae and Charley Rose; sisters, Carol Lynn Duncan Shea (David) of Thompsonville, TX, Diane Avery (Frank) and daughter Dorthy “Dottie” Avery of San Antonio and brother, Carl Norman Duncan (Gayle) of Merritt Island, FL.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday February 22 at 11:30 am in the Loretto Chapel @ 1300 Hardaway, El Paso, TX. Burial services will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Richard’s name to the Thompsonville Cemetery Association, 2274 CR 423, Waelder, TX 78959 or charity of one’s choice.
