James W. Ducker
February 15, 1935 ~ July 14, 2004
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Mills River - James William "Gene" Ducker, 69, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at Mission Hospital after a prolonged illness.
He was a native of the Avery's Creek Community in Buncombe County and a 28 year resident of the Mills River Community in Henderson County.
He was the son of the late Lloyd C. and Celia Gasperson Ducker. He was a member of Long Shoals Baptist Church and retired from Ecusta Paper in 1985 after 28 years of service. He was a founding member of the Avery's Creek Lions Club and as an avid fisherman and hunter, he was a great lover of the outdoors.
Gene is survived by his wife, Violet Warren Ducker; one son, Doug, and his wife Debbie, of Mills River; one granddaughter, Adrienne and one grandson, the Rev. Ryan Ducker, and his wife Letha. He also is survived by two brothers, Frank Ducker of Avery's Creek and David Ducker of Asheville and several nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by one brother, Lloyd C. Ducker, Jr.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11:00 am in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Rev. Mark Hunnicutt and the Rev. Roger Rearden. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Long Shoals Baptist Church Building Fund, 661 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704.
"Then shall the dust return to the Earth as it was; and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it." Ecclesiastes 12:7.
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Violet, Doug, Debbie and family,
I know that things are very hard for you all right now, but just believe that Gene ‘Pappy’ is in a better place, where he is no longer suffering. I love you all so much and want you all to know that I am praying for you. I am very upset I cannot attend the service due to work, but will be thinking about you all.
Love, Andrea Watson
DOUG OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
CARROLL, MARYLEE,
SHERRY AND ANITA
Aunt Violet, Doug and Debbie;
You’re in our hearts and prayers. Will see you soon. We love you all very much. Consider yourself hugged.
With our deepest sympathy and love.
Lou & Russ
May God Bless you all during these times. So many great memories come to mind thinking of Gene. We will see you soon. Love to all of you!!!
Greg, Nicki(Craig), Kim, Lauren and Taylor Wiggins
Doug,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. May God give you all peace and comfort in your time of grief.
Violet,
We are so sorry to hear about Gene. He shall never forget him and what a fun loving person he was. I am sorry we cannot attend the Memorial Service as a member of our church died and we have to fix lunch for them Saturday. We will lift up a prayer for you and your family.
Tony & Miriam
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Violet, we are so sorry to hear of Gene passing, but the Lord only knows he had suffered enough on this earth. God Bless you and your family. Love, James & Helen
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time, Violet and family. God gives the strength we need at the very time we need it.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying …. Revelation 21:4
I was so sorry to hear about Gene`s passing, my heart and prays are with you Violet and your family.
Violet, I’am so sorry to hear about Gene. My heart goes out to all of you. May God Bless you always.
Doug,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss Doug!
My deepest condolences for your family and loved ones. I hope you have a wonderful service and may the Lord bless you in all matters. Take care.
Violet, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Each soul is a beautiful flower that passes from this earth, only to bloom anew in heaven’s garden. In Christian Love,
Susan & Thad Elmore
So sorry to hear about Gene’s death. He was always a likeable person and a good ‘sport’. We share in your grief and pray that God will be near to each of the family now and in the future.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Volleyball games won’t be quite the same.
Our sympathies are with you. Our prayer is for the peace of God to surround you and comfort you.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will surely miss Gene’s visits to the carwash and our conversations. He was always good for a laugh or two. God Bless!
It was a pleasure to have known Gene. It was not long since we saw
Gene at the J&S Cafeteria. He was upbeat and encouraged us to hold our end of Pennsylvania Rd down!
A ray of sunshine has left us. Heaven is a little brighter. Violet, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless you and yours,
Tommy and Jessie Koontz
To Violet and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Gene will be greatly missed. Gene was a great Boss, a great Co-Worker and a Dear Friend. We had some great times at Kenpak. Your family will be in our thoughts.
Violet,
We were saddened to hear about Gene. He was always friendly and cheerful. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charles and Lorraine Thomas
Violet, Doug and Family,
I have not seen Gene in several years but have many memories of him. I know you will miss him, but he has gone to a much better place. My prayers are with you. Anthony Boone
Violet & family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. We both liked him so much. He always brought a smile to our face! Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Will see you soon,
Margaret & Larry Hunter