Philip David Duncan passed away on Sunday, July 28,2024, at his home in Mooresville, NC. He was born on December 4, 1937, in Whiteville and was the son of the late Hardie and Lena (Bennett) Duncan. He is also preceded by his sisters Loreen Tyree, Lila Elhawa, and daughter Cynthia Harko.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Vinnie Karriker Duncan, son Matthew Duncan (Katie Jo) of Linwood, NC daughter Lena Duncan Hitt, Seven Points, Tx, stepson, Scott Duncan, Gun Barrel City, Tx.
Also surviving him are his stepdaughters Caroline Arthur (Aaron) of Lillington, NC and Jessica Kiser of Castle Haynes, NC, his grandchildren Brandon Duncan, Kristin Harko, Bryce Duncan, Wade Duncan, Hannah Arthur, and Nathan Arthur and a great-grandson, Kadon Duncan, as well as sister Alice Williams of Whiteville, NC.
Philip was raised on a tobacco farm in Whiteville. He was baptized at age 12 in Lake Waccamaw as a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Whiteville. At age 17, he joined the US Navy and became an Aerographer (meteorologist). His naval career spanned 20 years on 7 ships and included 3 tours with Operation Deep Freeze, Antarctica from 1956-1959. While stationed in Guam (1967-1970) at the Primary Pacific Fleet Strike Weather Unit, Philip was Leading Chief with Special Weather Intelligence.
He retired from the US Navy in October 1973 and returned to the family farm in Whiteville. He was a member of the NC Grande and held several state officer positions for many years. In March 1986, Philip was employed by the National Weather Service, headquartered in Raleigh, NC as a Meteorologist until his retirement in March 1999. In retirement, Philip spent time on the farms in Columbus and Rowan counties and traveling across the country and occasionally to the Bahamas. He loved the land and all it had to offer. Philip was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, China Grove, NC where he is remembered by all, with his friendly smile and handshake.
A memorial service will be held at Antioch Baptist Church in Whiteville, N.C. on Saturday, September 07, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
