Ron

Duncan

Herbert Ronald "Ron" Duncan, age 71, of Southwest City, Missouri, departed this life on Sunday evening, September 6, 2026, in the comfort of his home with the love of his life, his wife by his side.  He faced death graciously with the peace of knowing his next home was Heaven.

Ron entered this life on August 4, 1955, in Noel, Missouri, born to the union of the late Herbert and Pauline (Ritter) Duncan.  He was raised in Gravette, Arkansas, and was a 1973 graduate of Gravette High School. He continued his education at the University of Arkansas, receiving his associates degree.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Tina LeValley of the home; a daughter, Luka Wright and husband, Blake, of Cave Springs, Arkansas; two granddaughters, Caroline and Collins Wright; a sister, Patty Livingston of Deridder, Louisiana; as well as a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Peggy.

He was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where his faith remained the most important part of his life.

Ron loved life and lived it to the fullest every day.  He always tended to venture outside the box in his many business ventures. He and Tina were a team in every way through it all.  He owned and Operated Noel Window Co. (a lumber yard). His next adventure was Equipment trading and attending auctions. He eventually built his own Equipment Auction – Cowskin Prairie Auction LLC from the ground up and operated it for 20 years. Along with all the business ventures through the years his real passion was raising and tending to his herds with a special passion for his longhorns.  His life's work reflected not only his skill and dedication, but also his respect for the traditions of farming and the quiet rewards of honest labor.

Ron's Love for Jesus shined through in everything he did.  He had a heart of gold filled with a deep love for people & cherished time spent with his family.  He so enjoyed putting a smile on someone's face, whether it was with a box of Little Debbie's, a buffalo nickel, a Bible or anything else he might offer to make someone's day. He had a soft spot for animals and went out of his way to feed and care for many stray animals throughout his life. But most importantly he hoped and prayed that through his subtle influence he might lead lost souls to Jesus.

He touched so many lives through his journey on earth and will be missed by all.  His biggest hope was to see each of you again on the other side.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church near Sulphur Springs, Arkansas, with Pastor Larry Hendren officiating. Burial will follow at Lee Cemetery. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Jimmy Anderson, David Smith, Russell Thomas, Ronnie Ward, Tracy Jacobs, and Randy Wright, with Kenneth White and Rick Lett serving as honorary pallbearers. Arrangements are under the care of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.

His family request in lieu of flowers, that donations in his honor be made to I'm Your Huckleberry Rescue.