James “Jim” Ray Duckworth, born on Dec. 26, 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away at his home in Rockingham, on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.
He was the son of the late Joseph Bruce Duckworth and Mary Virginia McCourt Duckworth.
He was a family man who loved his grandson. He also loved to fish and hunt. James was known for his integrity and helping others. He believed “what was right was right.” He and Katherine were married on April 26, 1981. He will be dearly missed.
James is preceded in death by his brother, Elmer Duckworth.
James is survived by his wife, Katherine “Kathy” Duckworth of the home; daughter, Brandi Ann Duckworth, also of the home; son, Joseph James Duckworth (Ashley) of Westminster, Maryland; grandson, Cameron Duckworth; sister, Donna Parsons (Eddie) of Ellerbe; special extended family, Tim Nyman, Robert Nyman and Timmy Nyman.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the homeplace on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 4-6 p.m. for friends and family. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Maryland for family and friends who do not live locally.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at harringtonfuneralhome.com.
