Created August 27, 2018
In Memory
This eternal flame burns forever
in remembrance of James R. "Buzzy" Duckworth
James R.
"Buzzy" Duckworth
January 25, 1935 - October 13, 2024
James R. "Buzzy" Duckworth, age 89, of
North Little Rock, Arkansas passed
away on 13 October 2024.
He was born on January 25, 1935 in Pettus,
Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Zana (Long) and Jesse
Duckworth; his sister, Patricia Harris; and
his first wife, Jeri(Price) Duckworth.
He was one of four children and is survived by
his brother, Kenneth (Lisa)
Duckworth and sister, Doris
(Harold) McFadin. Left behind to cherish his
memories are his wife,Jeanette (Thomason) Duckworth; his two sons, Bobby
(Lisa) and Dean Duckworth; two
daughters-in-law, Roxanne and Brenda
Woodworth.
Buzzy was blessed with eight
grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and
three great-great grandchildren and many other relatives and
friends that will
miss him.
He graduated from North Little Rock
High School, class of 1954 where he was
recognized as anAll-State Football player. Upon graduating he joined the
Arkansas Air National Guard.
During his forty (40) years of service he worked
within the 189th CAM Squadron and retired as
the First Sergeant. Buzzy also
worked full time with
the Southwestern Bell Company for thirty-eight (38)
years.
Buzzy was a 32nd degree Mason, Past
Master of Westwood Lodge #353, current
member of Crescent
Lodge #403, State DeMolay Dad, and State Rainbow Dad.
He loved spending time with his family, especially during the holidays.
His other favorite past time was
traveling in his RV with his co-pilot, Jeanette. He
literally drove from
coast to coast where he belonged to several camping clubs.
Celebration of Life will be held
Friday, October 25, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at North
Hills Baptist Church with a
visitation one hour prior to the service. Graveside
service with full
military honors and Masonic rites will follow at Rest Hills
Cemetery. Please visit www.smithfamilycares.com
for the online guestbook.
Though He's gone, He is not forgotten.
Though absent, He remains in spirit.
Though once a worker, He now rests.
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