Sandy Duncan 1962-2017

Sandy Dale Duncan, 54, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2017.

Sandy Duncan 1962-2017

The son of Dale and Sharon Duncan was born December 6, 1962 in Lebanon, Mo. After attending high school in Dixon, Sandy joined the Army hoping to become an Army Ranger Paratrooper, but to his disappointment, was medically discharged. Sandy then became an officer for the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Sandy retired June 1, 2016 after thirty years of service due to health reasons. He also worked security for two of the Hy-Vee stores in Columbia for a number of years. Sandy and Jennifer were married June 27, 1992 in Jefferson City, Mo. and were blessed with four wonderful children. One of his greatest enjoyments in life was taking his family to Silver Dollar City in Branson. Sandy was blessed with a beautiful singing voice and enjoyed singing praises to the Lord. He also enjoyed gathering history on the Missouri State Penitentiary, going to flea markets and antique malls. He loved to spend time at the family farm in Dixon.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jennifer, of the home; parents Dale and Sharon Duncan of Dixon; daughters Tasha (Chris) Winkler of California, Mo. and Kayla Duncan of Jefferson City, Mo.; sons Nathaniel Duncan and Joel Duncan of the home; grandchildren Clay Winkler, Cadence Winkler, Haley Winkler of California, Mo. and a grandson due to arrive in March. Sister Angela Reid and husband Ray, two nieces and nephew Lake Reid, Rossi Reid and Carys Reid.

Sandy, like the apostle Paul, fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith.