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William "Bill" Powell Duncan

June 15, 1937 — November 20, 2024

Gastonia

William "Bill" Powell Duncan

William Powell “Bill” Duncan, 87, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side. 

 He was born in Gaston County on June 15, 1937 to the late Ralph and Louise Rankin Duncan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his twin brother, Warren.

 Bill retired from AB Carter’s Incorporated. He was a member of Legacy Church, Gastonia; and was a former member of West Franklin Baptist Church. While there he served as adult and youth choir director, deacon and Sunday school teacher. Past music director at Macedonia Baptist Church, serving over 26 years in Gaston County as a music director. 

Bill was a man that was very kind, sweet, and loving person. A man of strong faith, that loved the Lord and his family with his whole heart. He served in the U.S. Army.

He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. 

He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years Joyce; sons, Todd Hoffman (Pam), Sidney Hoffman (Michelle).

Grandchildren, Erica Kelly (Brad), Spencer Hoffman, Taylor Brooks (Kyle), Alexis White (Dillon); Great grandchildren, Madison and Paylin Kelly, Kinsley Hoffman, Baker Sidney and Baby Brooks; sister-in-law, Shirley Duncan; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Ricky Austin; daughter, Julie and her children, Whitney and Allison; numerous nieces and nephews.

 Family and friends will gather for visitation from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Legacy Church, 2316 Union Road, Gastonia. A funeral service will take place on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. with Pastors Darin Gibbs, Chad Minter of Legacy Church, and Pastor Steven Blanton of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to “Global Outreach” Missions Fund at Legacy Church, 2316 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28054.

 Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.

 Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com

 

 

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