December 13, 1934 – August 13, 2026

Dee Larry Duncan, 91, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away on August 13,2026, in Lexington.

He was born December 13,1934, to Robert and Martha Duncan.

On March 31, 1957, Dee married the love of his life, Betty Jean Williams, and together they built a life and family that meant everything to him.

Dee was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served as a mechanic for two years, stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.

He retired from Allis Chalmers in January 1994 after 30 years of dedicated service. A gifted and skilled builder, Dee constructed five houses in the Lexington area, and he took great pride in the house and farm he built on Greyhound Lane, the place where he was happiest, surrounded by his

family.

Dee was an active member of First Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a Deacon, RA Leader, Sunday School teacher, mens Bible study leader, and on numerous committees over the years. He was also a member of the American Legion and served as a Boy Scout leader, giving generously of his time to the young people in his community.

He loved being outdoors, hunting, and fishing with his children and grandchildren. He cherished nothing more than having his whole family together at the farm.

Dee is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Duncan; his four children, Jeffrey Scott Duncan, David Kent Duncan, Lori Dee Shaul (Dale), and Jana Lynn Sommerville (Mike); his nine grandchildren, Rachel Burrow (Dirk), Dana Hotchkiss (Chris), Brad Burgess, Chantalle Duncan, Kurtis Duncan, Romulas Duncan, Daniel Duncan, Alex Duncan, and Stryker Sommerville; and his nine great-grandchildren, Kody, Addie, Kolton, Christopher, Aubree, Maddox, Adylee, and Westen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Martha Duncan; his brother, Robert L. Duncan, Jr.; and his sisters, Gladys Hine, Priscilla Vidmar, Millie Coen, Mildred Barnhill, and Norma Schornhorst.

Dee will be remembered for his faith, his craftsmanship, his devotion to his family, and the countless lives he touched through his church and community service. His legacy lives on in the family he loved so deeply and the home and farm he built with his own hands. The family will hold a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Lexington. Paid obituary.