Raymond Pratt "Butch" Duncan Jr.

Raymond Pratt "Butch" Duncan Jr. of Batesville, Ark., peacefully passed away on Friday, July 24th. Born in Batesville, Ark., on September 2 of 1941, he was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Duncan and Maxine Sims Duncan, both originally from Batesville, Ark. He is survived by his spouse, Beverly Duncan; two sisters, Delorith "Sissy" Rogers and Carolyn Duncan Saffell (Phil); one brother, Tommy Duncan (Cheryl); three sons, Blake Duncan (Jennifer) Bart Duncan (Janice), and Brad Boyd (Pam); and four grandchildren, Lindsay Duncan, Tyler Duncan (Bethany), Cole Duncan, and Chase Duncan. At an early age in his life, he was given the name Butch, a name that will be remembered by so many people that he touched during his life long journey. A graduate of Batesville High School and then Arkansas College at Batesville, Butch went into a 14 year coaching career at many great Arkansas schools including Newport, Texarkana, Magnet Grove, Paragould, and Stuttgart. He had very successful winning teams while mostly specializing in coaching defense. Butch was loved by his players at all schools and by many other coaches and teachers. At Stuttgart, Ark., he began a 42 year career with Farm Bureau Insurance Company, quickly advancing to become a manager. Much of his insurance career was in his hometown of Batesville. He had much success in the insurance industry and forged many great relationships within Farm Bureau all over the state. Butch loved his family greatly and was very proud of his children and grandchildren for all of their accomplishments. He and Beverly loved to travel, golf tournaments, horse racing, and following the Arkansas Razorbacks. Many great relationships were formed in those areas. He touched so many lives and created laughter wherever he went. Never meeting a stranger, Butch had dear friends all over the world. A private family graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 28th in Batesville, Ark., with a large celebration of his life at a later date. The family wishes to thank the incredible number of people that have called, text, and posted their heartfelt love for Raymond "Butch" Duncan. It has been truly amazing and a blessing to all of them. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen foundation at 904 Autumn Rd #500, Little Rock, Ark., 72211 or online at www.komenarkansas.org. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.