Obituaries

Lawrence Duckett

Jr.ROSSVILLE Lawrence Duckett Jr., 79, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013.He was a lifelong resident of Rossville and was of the Baptist faith. Lawrence retired from Econ Mills after 40 years and enjoyed fishing at his favorite spot on the Tennessee River.Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Amma Duckett; sister, Helen Forrester, Dot Nelson and Mazine Davis; and brother, Billy Wayne Duckett.He is survived by his wife, Belinda Bean; children, Steve Duckett, of Rossville, Robin Duckett, of East Ridge, Terry Duckett, of Rossville and Teresa Duckett, of Rossville; brothers, Charles Duckett, of North Carolina, and Bobby Duckett, of LaFayette; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in the funeral home chapel.Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Gardens, South.The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. today and prior to the service on Wednesday. Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Published March 19, 2013

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