Mr. Ernest “Clifford” Duncan, Jr., age 76 of Cedar Bluff, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at his residence.

“A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, July 18th at his home. Family respectfully requests if anyone needs directions, to please reach out to them.”

Survivors include his children, Kerrie Renae (Tommy) James, Jennifer Celeste (Dontá) Moore, Lieah Nicole (Doug) Lewis; Grandchildren, Kaitlyn James, Caleb James, Ethan (Jordan) Teat, Natalie Teat, Leah Lewis, Lincoln Lewis, Duncan Lewis; Sister, Nellie Ruth Duncan Clay; Special sister, Karin Johnson; Special brother, Doug (Elaine) McKinney.

Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Mr. Duncan was a native of Rome, GA, born to the late Nomi and Ernest Duncan, Sr. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and a well-known mechanic, having run Cliff’s Auto Repair for years, while also installing graphics for Miller Zell.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jo Ann McKinney Duncan; Parents, Ernest Clifford Duncan, Sr. and Noma Goss Duncan; Sister, Betty Sue Duncan Early.

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.