Obituary of JUNIUS TIMOTHY DUCK JR.

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - October 4, 1995 

Junius Timothy “Buddy” Duck Jr., 71, of the 100 block Bobwhite Lane, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1995, in Maryview Hospital, Portsmouth. 

Mr. Duck, a longtime Franklin merchant, was a lifelong resident of Franklin. He was the son of the late Junius Timothy Sr. and Elizabeth Brown Duck. Mr. Duck owned and operated “Buddy's Lunch” from 1948 to 1974. During World War II, he worked in the Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth. After his retirement in 1974, Mr. Duck drove a school bus for the city of Franklin and was one of the first employees of the Winn Dixie Grocery Store in Franklin. He was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. 

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Dorothy Cutchins Duck; one daughter, Betty A. Duck; three sons, Junius T. “Tim” Duck III, John R. Duck, all of Franklin, and Charles R. Duck of Suffolk; three grandchildren, Candace Duck, and Matt Key of Franklin and Robert Duck of Nags Head, N.C. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Poplar Spring Cemetery by the Rev. Reginald Warren. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and suggest memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Mrs. Ruth Petty, 116 Southampton Road, Franklin, Va. 23851.  
Edition: FINAL  
Section: LOCAL  
Page: B7

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Junius Timothy “Buddy” Duck Jr., a lifelong Franklin merchant and resident, died on 3 October 1995 at age 71, leaving his wife, four children, and three grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on 5 October 1995 at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin, Virginia, officiated by the Rev. Reginald Warren.

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JUNIUS TIMOTHY DUCK JR.

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - October 4, 1995 

Junius Timothy ``Buddy'' Duck Jr., 71, of the 100 block Bobwhite Lane, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1995, in Maryview Hospital, Portsmouth. 

Mr. Duck, a longtime Franklin merchant, was a lifelong resident of Franklin. He was the son of the late Junius Timothy Sr. and Elizabeth Brown Duck. Mr. Duck owned and operated ``Buddy's Lunch'' from 1948 to 1974. During World War II, he worked in the Naval Shipyard, Portmsouth. After his retirement in 1974, Mr. Duck drove a schoolbus for the city of Franklin and was one of the first employees of the Winn Dixie Grocery Store in Franklin. He was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. 

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Dorothy Cutchins Duck; one daughter, Betty A. Duck; three sons, Junius T. ``Tim'' Duck III, John R. Duck, all of Franklin, and Charles R. Duck of Suffolk; three grandchildren, Candace Duck, and Matt Key of Franklin and Robert Duck of Nags Head, N.C. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Poplar Spring Cemtery by the Rev. Reginald Warren. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and suggest memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Mrs. Ruth Petty, 116 Southampton Road, Franklin, Va. 23851. 

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| Name  | Junius Timothy “Buddy” Duck Jr.                         |
| Name  | Junius Timothy “Buddy” Duck Jr.                         |
| Age   | 71 years                                                |
| Birth | 1924; [birthplace not stated]                           |
| Death | 3 October 1995; Maryview Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                          | Relationship         | Residence                                      |
| Junius Timothy “Buddy” Duck Jr. | Decedent             | Franklin, Virginia (100 block Bobwhite Lane) |
| Junius Timothy Sr.            | Father (predeceased) | [residence not stated]                         |
| Elizabeth Brown Duck          | Mother (predeceased) | [residence not stated]                         |
| Dorothy Cutchins Duck         | Wife                 | [residence not stated]                         |
| Betty A. Duck                 | Daughter             | [residence not stated]                         |
| Junius T. “Tim” Duck III        | Son                  | Franklin, Virginia                           |
| John R. Duck                  | Son                  | Franklin, Virginia                             |
| Charles R. Duck               | Son                  | Suffolk, Virginia                              |
| Candace Duck                  | Grandchild           | Franklin, Virginia                             |
| Matt Key                      | Grandchild           | Franklin, Virginia                             |
| Robert Duck                   | Grandchild           | Nags Head, North Carolina                      |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 4 October 1995      |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | LOCAL               |
| Page     | B7                  |
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