Submitted by
Ken Gates
Marlin Democrat
Friday, July 11, 2008
Marlin, Falls County, Texas
William Robert Duff
September 21, 1929 – July 6, 2008
William Robert Duff, 78, of Marlin, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008.
A memorial service, celebrating his life, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Adams Funeral Chapel with The Reverend Thomas Q. Robbins officiating.
Robert was born in Shreveport, LA to Hasell and Oscar Duff, but grew up in Palestine, TX where he graduated high school.
Robert, as he was affectionately known, was a proud member of the United State Navy, and following completion of service for the United States of America; he earned a business degree in 1952 from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX.
While at Southwestern, he joined Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and met a Tri-Delta named Marilyn Hancock. For 55 years, she was, and is, the love of his life.
Following college, he put his business degree to work as a furniture representative for William-Volker. Later, he opened a retail furniture store in Hamilton, TX that was in business for 25 years. While living in Hamilton, he made many life long, and wonderful friends. Robert was also a Master Mason at one of the oldest Lodges' in the state, the Hamilton Masonic Lodge #31.
Robert and Marilyn were very blessed to have three beautiful children, Randolph M. Duff, Robert S. Duff and wife, Nelda, and Diane D. Hunt and husband Shawn.
Blessings continued his way with the birth of his grandchildren, Caleb Duff (who gave him his "Papoo" name), Dustin Duff, Jessica Duff, Scott Duff, Duff Hunt, Daxon Hunt and Dane Hunt, Ethan and Erin Duff made sure his quiver was full by being his great-grandchildren.
Because he did not get a chance to say goodbye, Duff Hunts wants everyone who reads this to know that "Papoo" was his best friend, and, Duff and his brothers Daxon and Dane love him more than anything.
"But one thing I do, forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Jesus Christ". (Phil. 3:13-14).
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 411 Coleman, Marlin, TX 76661 or the Stranger Cemetery Fund, % Bill Fairbairn, 151 Coleman, Marlin, TX 76661, or your favorite charity.
Adams Funeral of Marlin was in charge of arrangements.
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Submitted by
Ken Gates
