James "Jim" Edward Duncan

James "Jim" Edward Duncan, age 85 of Denham Springs passed away on November 28, 2025 at Our Lady of the Lake, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born to the late James Monroe and Gladys Marie Spann Duncan on May 31, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Jim was preceded in death by his daughter Elizabeth Ann Duncan Weathers. Brother, Roy Monroe Duncan, sister, Lois Ann Duncan Henderson.

Jim served his country with the United States Army during the Viet Nam conflict. Upon his retirement from the military, he joined the Louisiana State Police and following retirement from the State Police, he again served the safety of our country as a Federal Hazardous Materials Inspector for the Federal Railroad.

He was a dedicated member of Masonic Lodge #297, Denham Springs, with over 50 years of service. He was a member of Mystic Star #108, Order of the Eastern Star and St. Albans #80. Board member of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls, Order of the Amaranth. Jim was privileged to serve as Worshipful Master, Grand Royal Patron of the Order of the Amaranth and as Worthy Grand Patron for the Order of the Eastern Star for the State of Louisiana.

Jim's favorite Bible verse is John 3:16. He met his Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Welch Street Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Jim is survived by his wife and best friend of 64 years, Judith Ann Chandler Duncan of Denham Springs. His son Raymond Edward Duncan of Denham Springs, grandchildren, Chris (Tia) Weathers, Ashley Ingram, great grandchildren, Alonna Ingram, Wyatt Ingram, Anthony Weathers and Elizabeth Weathers all of Denham Springs. Brothers, Jackie (Donna) Duncan of Sherwood, Arkansas and Glen (Jennie)Duncan of Little Rock, Arkansas, sisters Delta (Melvin) Yandell of Danville, Arkansas, Teresa Pace and Linda Duncan of Little Rock, Arkansas. Son-in-law, Howard "Bo" Weathers of St. Francisville, Louisiana. Many extended family members and friends that Jim counted as 'family".

The family wishes to thank Pinnacle Hospice, Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, his doctors and the nursing staff for the excellent care that was provided during Jim's battle with leukemia.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Seale Funeral Home, 1720 S. Range Ave., Denham Springs, LA, on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM until the funeral service at 12:00 PM. The graveside service and burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, in Denham Springs, LA.