Terry E. Duncan

Terry E. Duncan obituary, Benton, IL

Terry E. Duncan

Terry Duncan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Morton and Johnston Funeral Home on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Terry E. Duncan, 80, of Centralia and a former Benton resident passed away Friday morning July 4, 2025 at the Fireside House of Centralia.
He was born in Benton, IL on June 5, 1945, the son of Adrian & Edna (Wilkerson) Duncan.
He married Pamela Akin on December 2, 1977.
Mr. Duncan worked for Old Ben Coal. He was an avid car enthusiast and loved working on cars.
Mr. Duncan is survived by his:
Wife: Pamela Duncan of Centralia
Brother: Larry Duncan of Centralia
Sister: Francine Pheasant of Christopher
3 Daughters:
LaRhonda Anderson of Florida
Miechelle Cook of California
Tera Tullis of Idaho
12 Grandchildren & several Great-Grandchildren
He is also survived by several Nieces & Nephews.
Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by his Parents, Son-Terry Wayne Duncan and by several Aunts & Uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday July 7th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 1:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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