Rodney C. Duncan was born in St. Louis, MO on January 30, 1949. He was the youngest of three sons born to the union of William B. and Mildred E. Potter Duncan.
Rodney attended the St. Louis Public Schools, graduating from Beaumont High School in 1967. He later attended Harris Stowe State Teachers College.
Growing up, Rodney attended the Antioch Baptist Church of St. Louis with his family. He had a happy-go-lucky personality, and he greatly enjoyed talking and joking with his children. In fact, he was a very sociable person and enjoyed talking in general. He had many, many friends and was a sports enthusiast. He was also a person who enjoyed helping others.
Among his other jobs, Rodney was employed by Colonial Bread and Coca-Cola. His last job was that of an over-the-road truck driver.
Rodney had been ill for the past several years. He passed quietly into eternity on Saturday, April 21, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memories: his children, Christopher C. (Lauren) Duncan of Los Angeles, CA; Stephon C. Duncan of New York, NY; Rodney C. Duncan, Jr. of St. Louis and Jacinta Duncan, also of St. Louis; his grandchildren, Ryan, J’Cori, Catherine and Malachi; his brothers, Lawrence Duncan and William B. (Diane) Duncan, III, both of St. Louis; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.
