Mr. Alvin L. Duncan, Sr., 81, of Como, MS, passed away on January 16, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.

He was born on August 14, 1935 in Panola County, MS to The Late Claudia Williams Duncan and The Late John Roy Duncan. He was a member of Peach Creek Baptist Church, a cattle and hay farmer and retired from Illinois Central Railroad, after 43 years of service.

Mr. Duncan is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ruby Holden Duncan of Como, MS; one daughter, Debbie Duncan Bateman (Clyde) of Decatur, AL; one step-daughter, Jan Montgomery Hudson (Wade) of Sardis, MS; two step-sons, Glenn Montgomery (Debbie) of Winona, MS; Doug Montgomery (Pam) of Pope, MS; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Al Duncan, Jr. and one step-son, David Montgomery.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2017, at Peach Creek Baptist Church in Panola County with Rev. Will McNeese and Bro. Hal Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Peach Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Ray-Nowell Funeral Home – Sardis Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Peach Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 3107 Parks Place Road, Como, MS 38619.

Ray-Nowell Funeral Home – Sardis Chapel has charge of arrangements.