Gerald Leon Duncan, age 79 of Kennett, Missouri, passed away September 14, 2023, in Kennett. Gerald was born September 23, 1943, in Quitman, Arkansas to the late Clyde Duncan and Villy Rosetta (Sims) Duncan. On July 10, 1966, Gerald married Verble Ann "Jo" Bowling in Bragg City.  Verble preceded Gerald in death November 5, 2020.

Gerald was Owner/Operator of Duncan Sheet Metal, serving the people of Kennett and surrounding areas for many years.

Survivors include:

One Son: Gerry (Blinda) Duncan of Kennett

One Daughter: Amy (Marty) Cato of Kennett

Grandchildren: Whitnee (Blake) Nunnery, Tanner Duncan, Jonathan Cato, Caleb Duncan, Lily Cato, Lydia Bryant, Landon Bryant and Lincoln Bryant all of Kennett

One great grandchild: Asher Nunnery of Kennett

Four brothers: Thomas (Patti) Duncan of Bragg City

Wayne (Twila Gaye) Duncan of Kennett

Larry (Linda) Duncan of Kennett

Lanny (Sharon) Duncan of Greenbriar, Arkansas

Four sisters:  Winnie (C.M.) Smith of Kennett

Sandra (Joe) Carter of Perryville, Arkansas

Debbie (Lanny) Dawson of Kennett

Linda (Terry) Fuller of Kennett

Other relatives and many friends.

Gerald was preceded in death by five sisters: Carole Peckenpaugh, Bonnie Edwards, Lois Duncan, Joyce McCormick and Robin Duncan and Daughter-in-law Cassie Duncan.

Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2023 at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett. Funeral Services will be 12:00 noon at the McDaniel Chapel. Reverend Doug Clinton officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens in Kennett. Honored to serve as pallbearers: Jonathan Cato, Tanner and Caleb Duncan, Lando and Lincoln Bryant and Freddie Singleton.