Andy "Rex" Duncan

Andy “Rex” Duncan, at age 79, went to his heavenly home the 2nd of May, after a brief stay at Trinity Village Nursing Home. He will have a private graveside service at Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery, Pastor Jesse Lott officiating.

Rex was born on November 5th, 1940 in Alexander County to Zara Esrom and Eula Price Duncan. He was a graduate of Taylorsville High School and married Doris Crouch Duncan at age 25. His career was in the Furniture industry as a cloth manager and he was employed at Clayton Marcus and Huntington House for 40 plus years. The past ten years, Rex worked part-time as a night clerk at Comfort Inn Suites Hotel in Hickory.

Rex enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to have a garden each year and had a special passion for growing tomatoes. He also enjoyed yard work while working along side his brother-in-law, Steve Crouch. Rex, a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, enjoyed the Bible Study and fellowship of the Senior Salt Group. He thoroughly enjoyed visits from his nephews and nieces. Rex was knowledgeable in tax preparations. He had numerous tax clients to visit his home.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings; Barbara D. Gilham (Robert), Peggy D. Whitener, Sally D. Cloninger (Jack), Rayford Duncan (Iva), Gladys D. Anderson (Hubert), and brother-in-law Clyde Bradshaw.

He is survived by sisters Frances Duncan, Mary D. Bradshaw, Christine D. Mullinax (Kimo), and Sandra D. Isenhour (Melvin). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and brother-in-law David Whitener of Texas.

Rex will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Memorials may be sent to Bethlehem Church Building Fund at 7500 NC Hwy 127; Taylorsville, NC 28681.