Louis Gene Duncan Jr. was born October 23, 1957 and passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 29, 2022 sitting at the table he made for his children and grandchildren; doing what he loved most, whittling a bow. Louie spent most of his 64 years working as a logger and fisherman. He was a hardworking man, when he was in the woods logging he was in his element. He loved his family and helped so many around him, so their lives may be a little more comfortable. He would see the ones who needed help the most and be there without even being asked.

His favorite thing besides logging and cutting big trees was being on the river netting salmon. He loved to fish, he loved to hunt, looking for agates, picking berries and gathering wild mushrooms. Louie was most at peace rowing his canoe up Little River.

He loved the sound of his chainsaw and the crack of the wood beneath his ax, he loved big fires but the thing that brought the biggest smile to his face was the strength of his children and the love they had for him.

Louie had his own set of rules, being very respectful of his elders and a protector to any child he encountered. His strength was that of a superhero and he was just that to many. He was a special man and made a positive impact on the lives of the people who knew him, loved him and those who were lucky enough to call him a friend. Our community lost an icon as he was loved, respected and admired by many.

Louis Gene Duncan Jr. was preceded in death by his mother Eva Duncan and son Louis D. Duncan.

Louis was survived by his father Louis Gene Duncan Sr., his siblings Sherry (Ken) King, Lois (Gary) O’Neil, Sandra Quinn, Louise Duncan and Dwayne (Ellen) Duncan. His life partner of 22 yrs Shelly Luna and her children; Anthony, Audrea and Symophony. His daughters; Darcey (Raggs) Duncan, Kasee Duncan and Selena Duncan. His grandchildren Rain, BuddyLee, Neveah, Riley, Alexis, Jordyn, Chase, Thomas, Sophia and Gabriella. Nephews Rob and Ryan Thompson, Ronnie O’Neil, David Lara, Raymond and Melvin Coffer and Dwyane ‘Bear’ Duncan. Nieces Dena Lara, Callie Duncan and Natascha King. Great nephews Theron, Tyler, Jace, Colby, Hunter, Thomas, Bryan, Jimi, Earl and Alonzo. Great nieces Zoe, Sophia, Ashley, Raina, Anita, Mariah, Koah, Aceland, Eva and Leilani. And many more extended family members and life long friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 19 at Perigot Park in Blue Lake at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, feel free to make donations to Captain Shellyfish Academy. My father was Shelly’s biggest supporter and was very proud of her nonprofit organization to support a new generation of young fisherman.

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