Douglas Edward Duncan

The man, the myth, the legend- Douglas Edward Duncan- -passed away on March, 2026. On that day, the sun shone brightly and the birds seemed to sing a little louder, as if welcoming him home to heaven.

Doug proudly served his country in the United States Navy and spent years traveling the seas. He served as a sailor aboard the USS Jesse L. Brown and the nuclear submarine USS Francis Scott Key. Those who knew Doug knew how easy it was to love him. He had a way of brightening any room, and his unforgettable laugh will remain in the memories of all who heard it.

Doug was a hardworking man with a generous spirit-someone who would give you the shirt off his back without hesitation. That kindness and selflessness were qualities he proudly passed down to his sons. Throughout most of his life, Doug bravely battled diabetes, which often kept him from enjoying life in the ways he wished

He is survived by his sons, Nathaniel Edward Duncan and daughter-in-law Megan Marlow of Rocky Top, Tennessee, and Jonathan Tyler Duncan of Clinton, Tennessee. He also leaves behind his parents, James and Donna Duncan of Rocky Top, Tennessee; his brother, Darron Duncan of California; his sister, Denese Margolius of Maryland; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly.

To say Doug was one of a kind would be an understatement. He will forever be loved, missed, and remembered in the hearts of all who knew him.

Visitation: 2:00PM - 4:00PM, Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel in Lake City.