Jimmy Edward Duff

Jimmy Edward Duff, age 76, of Wallace, NC peacefully passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

He was born on June 29, 1948, in Duplin County; the son of the late Robert Edward and Maggie Davis Duff.  Jimmy was also preceded in death by his siblings Bonnie Gunter and Robert Duff.

Jimmy attended Northeast PFWB Church and was a truck driver for many, many years.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and wife of 54 years Connie Blackburn Duff; children Wendy Wells and husband Roy of Surf City, Jamie Duff and wife Bibbi of Wallace, Ashley Duff and wife Kristy of Wallace and Carrie Rivenbark and husband Adam of Burgaw; grandchildren Logan Wells, Easton Duff, Tyler Duff, Brodie Duff, Wayne Sanderson, Ashton Duff, Zalie Rivenbark and Zander Rivenbark; brothers Terry Duff and wife Deleane of Wallace and Tommy Brown of Castle Hayne; sister Betty Bradshaw and husband David of Wallace;  nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Jimmy dearly.

Jimmy was a loving husband and caring father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a simple man who enjoyed the simplest things in life but his greatest joy was family.  Jimmy was so proud of his children and especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed listening to them talk about their jobs and what was going on in their life. Being the grandfather he was, Jimmy spoiled his grands as much as he could.  Jimmy loved cowboy boots and belts.  He also enjoyed antique cars, especially El Caminos, which he won many trophies for.  Being an avid fan of Elvis Presley, Jimmy loved to listen to Elvis’s music.  Jimmy was a kindhearted man who was loved and respected by those who knew and loved him.  A man of great integrity, who loved his family, community and God.  Jimmy will surely be missed but treasured memories of him will surely remain in the hearts of those who knew him.   

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Pastor Kevin Peterson officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the service at Riverview Memorial Park, Watha.

Casketbearers will be Jimmy and Connie’s grandchildren; Logan Wells, Easton Duff, Tyler Duff, Brodie Duff, Ashton Duff, Wayne Sanderson, Zander Rivenbark and Zalie Rivenbark.

Jimmy's family would like to extend a special 'thank you' to Debbie Usher for being Jimmy’s caregiver for a short time. .

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