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Official Obituary of

John Raymond Duff Jr.

November 11, 1944 ~ December 6, 2018 (age 74) 74 Years Old

John Duff Jr. Obituary

John Raymond Duff, Jr., age 74, of Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born November 11, 1944 in Springfield, Illinois. After high school he joined the United States Navy and served his country proudly during Peace Times. After moving to Roane County, he went to work at the K-25 Nuclear Plant as a maintenance mechanic, transferring to the Y-12 Nuclear Plant after the closing of the K-25 plant. John loved playing card games with his family and treasured each minute spent with his family. Preceded in death by his parents, John Raymond Duff, Sr., and Alma Follis Duff; brother, Charles Duff; sister, Margaret Bell. SURVIVORS Loving wife of 55 years Linda S. Duff of Philadelphia Daughters Deneen Duff Heuer of Clarksville Bridget Duff of Philadelphia Grandchildren Codi & Stefen Mitchell, Steffi Heuer, Breeharra Duff Great-grandchildren Kara Mitchell and Sammie Mitchell Brother James Duff of Springfield, IL Robert Duff of Illinois Sisters Mary Neal of Virden, IL Betty Behl of Springfield, IL Brothers/Sisters-in-law Becky Duff of The Philippines Jack & Billie Ann Knox of Niota Joe & Fay Knox of Niota Carolene Weaver of Kingston Eva & Steve Williams of Texas Kathy Peterson of Georgia Ralph J. Knox of Georgia A host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Paint Rock Baptist Church in Philadelphia with Celebration of Life following at 3:00 pm, with Pastor Keith (Preach) Kyle officiating. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations to Paint Rock Baptist Church, 1510 Loudon Highway, Philadelphia, TN 37846. Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation Details

Saturday, December 15th, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Paint Rock Baptist Church

Service Details

Saturday, December 15th, 2018 3:00pm, Paint Rock Baptist Church

Interment Details

Private

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