Brack L. Duncan

Brack L. Duncan, lovingly known as Louis to his siblings and “Uncle NuNu” to his nieces and nephews, was born on June 19, 1951, to the late Escort and Ruth Duncan. He passed peacefully on March 7, 2026.

A man of quiet faith, Louis gave his life to Christ and remained a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church until his health no longer permitted. He cherished time with his family, enjoyed playing cards, and was widely regarded as a sharpshooter at the pool table. He also took great pleasure in watching his beloved San Francisco 49ers, often trading good-natured trash talk with any family member cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles or Dallas Cowboys.

He is survived by his daughter Trisha (Scot) Lasher, who holds dear the Bible verse her father shared with her years ago, Jeremiah 29:11, and his son Robert Louis Bates Sr., who treasures the memory of attending a retirement party together where Louis never left his side. He also leaves behind grandchildren Ashley (Marion) Rice, Al’aasia Owens, Robert Louis Bates Jr., Ya’myira Bates, and II’yannie Bates, and great-grandchildren Marionah, Uriah, and Winston. He is further survived by his sisters Barbara Duncan, Valerie Duncan, Rebecca Carr, Lisa Duncan, Mary Byrd, Sherwood (Tara) Duncan, Coleen (William) McAlpine, Mackever Duncan, and Nancy (Ralph) Johnson, as well as his niece and devoted caretaker Ciara Duncan, along with a host of other nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Louis was preceded in death by his daughter Alexus Duncan; sisters Diane Duncan, Pauline Duncan, and Martha Cooper; brother Willie Duncan; niece Nikia Brady; and nephews Xavier Duncan and Se’viyon Jefferson. His love, laughter, and playful spirit will remain in the hearts of all who knew him.