John Henry Duty, 87, of Meherrin, Virginia, died peacefully surrounded by family on October 20, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Martha Duty; his daughter, Linda Duffey; and his siblings, Walter, James, and Robert Duty, Bertha Armentrout, and Maxie Lee Sloan.
He is survived by his children Barbara Thompson (Mike) of Jetersville, VA; Vicky Lipscomb (Randy) of Farmville, VA; Lisa Mann (Jeff) of Crewe, VA; and John W. Duty (Angela) of Keysville, VA. He is also survived by six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a special friend Joyce Rose, as well as siblings: Thaida Isaacs, Mary Ellen Lafoon, Minnie Faye Duty-Felbush, and Grover Duty.
Known to many as “Pop”, John Henry was a jack-of-all-trades and never met a stranger. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to others.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 22, at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA from 6-8 P.M. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, October 23, at Smyrna United Methodist Church located on Highway 15 at 3377 S James Madison Hwy, Farmville, VA 23901. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, is serving the family.
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Jennifer Major
I am so sorry about your dad. Prayers for comfort for all of you during these difficult times.
Faye weeast
This was a very special man in my life like a dad and grand father to my girls known as boogy to my family we love you John and we all will miss you
Jeff Shook
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Brenda whitby
John was a blessing to me and my family he was allways there for me when I lost my father he was a caring person he loved to joke all the time I will miss you dearly. Thank you so much I will keep everything in my heart that you told me we love you allways
Belinda Mccall
Sending prayers and condolences.He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many.
Jerry Hensley
So sorry for y’all’s loss; sending comforting prayers to the family.
David Watts
Henry is a legend , great man to have known ,
Daphne kirtley Thomas
What a wonderful man. He was a blessing to many. God has gained a hardworking ANGEL. I will miss seeing him ride up and down the road .Sending prayers and condolences.
Jimmie Dix
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss! John Henry was one of a kind! I enjoyed talking to him. He was a great man! May God bless and be with entire family during this time!
Heather Noe
You & your family are in my prayers
Robert W. Biggers
MY thoughts and prayers go out to Bernardine and family at this time. Robert was a good friend and took pride in what ever he did. He loved to talk about farming. Robert will truly be missed!
RachelBishop
Barbara, I am so sorry to read about your father. I was just remembering all our happy tome s growing up and how nice your parents wete. Love to you all. Rachel Newman Bishop