Robert Lee Ducker
February 22, 1921 ~ April 21, 2008
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Arden ~ Robert Lee Ducker, 87, of Sleepy Gap Road, Ar-den, died on Monday, April 21, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville.
He was born in Richmond, VA on February 22, 1921 and was the son of the late S.B. Ducker and Edna Davis Ducker. He was preceded in death by a brother, Solan Ducker. He served thirteen years in the US Army during WW II and was a member of the 13th Infantry Regiment Association. He was an employee of the Savannah River Nuclear Plant, where he was a member of the National Asbestos Workers Union.
He is survived by three daughters, Brenda Bledsoe, Donna Ledford and Beverly Haines; a son, Bobby Ducker all of Arden; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Grace Scruggs , Inez Owen and Betty Lytle and husband Earl all of Arden; former wife and friend Frances Alexander of Arden.
A graveside service will be held 12:00 noon on Thursday in Roberts Memorial Park with the Rev. Donald Hare officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.
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Grace,Betty,Inez and family, You are in our prayers as you go forth in the days ahead. May God be with you through this difficult time.
MY FAMILY WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE LOVED ROBERT FOR 23 YEARS. HE WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST THINGS TO HAPPEN IN OUR LIFE. HE HELPED EVERYONE HE COULD THAT CAME ACROSS HIS PATH. HE IS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON AND WE KNOW THERE IS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR HIM.
Grace,Inez,Betty and family, thinking of you in your time of sorrow. The Larry Gasperson Family
formerly of the Avery’s Creek Community
Having to let go of someone you love is one of life’s hardest things. Remember the good times and trust in the Lord for strength. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.