Gary Edwin Duncan

Gary Edwin Duncan, a lifelong resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was born on September 12, 1949, and passed away peacefully at his home on March 12, 2026, at the age of 76.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Duncan; his mother, Vernie Dunaway Duncan; his stepfather, Horace Boyd; his brother, Paul Wayne Duncan; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, G.P. Lambert and Emma Peek Lambert.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Eloise Lambert Duncan; his daughter, Amber (Russ) Haik; his grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Haik and Logan Matthew Haik, all of Bogalusa; his brother, Ricky Duncan (Linda); his stepbrothers, Charles Boyd and Gene Boyd; and his stepsisters, Vickie Bryant and Gwen Serpas.

A 1968 graduate of Bogalusa High School, Gary attended Spencer Business College in Baton Rouge before marrying the love of his life in 1969. He began a 43-year career at the Bogalusa Paper Mill, while also proudly serving six years as a medic in the Louisiana National Guard. He was a member of American Legion Post 24 Rifle Team and the Forty & Eight. Gary found great joy in building and selling homes throughout Washington Parish and cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren. A faithful member of Annunciation Catholic Church, he will be remembered for his deep dedication to family, his service to his community, and the quiet love he shared with all who knew him.