Samuel Richard Duncan

Samuel Richard Duncan, 68, of Chino Valley , Arizona passed away on August 29, 2009 at 7:20 AM . He was born to the late Walter and Mattie ( Clark ) Duncan, May 17, 1941 in Cottonwood , Arizona . He served in the Army from July 1, 1959 to July 1, 1961 and December 1, 1965 to May 1, 1967 . He passed away a disabled veteran. Samuel attended Southern Baptist Church. He loved being outside, fishing and going to garage sales. Samuel is survived by his wife Edith Duncan and eight step-children and seven children by previous marriages and many grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Nancy Brice of Kansas , his brother Nick Duncan (Nelda) of North Carolina and his step-brother Frank Smith (Loretta) of Arizona . He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Jim Duncan and a sister Eleanor Wease. He loved Psalm 23 and the song Shin Jesus Shine. There will be a viewing Wednesday, September 2 from 3-5 PM at the Westcott Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 3 in the Westcott Funeral Home at 10 AM . Burial will be in the Cottonwood Cemetery . An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com