Jesse Bruce Duncan, the patriarch of his family, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2020.

Bruce, as he was called, was born to Jesse and Frances Duncan on October 7, 1929 in Hillburn, NY where he resided until relocating to Raleigh, NC in 2007.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Bruce was a member of Lighthouse Assembly, Brook Presbyterian Church, The Lord’s Church, and Lifehouse Church.

Bruce was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pansy, and parents, Jesse and Frances Duncan.

He is survived by daughters, Michelle Russo and her husband, Bill of Raleigh, NC and Linda McMillan and her husband, Melvin of Raleigh, NC; six grandchildren: Candice, Cherin, Brian, Courtney, Warren Jr., and Briana; twelve great-grandchildren: Jason Jr, Marcus Jr, Eric, Brooke, Elissa, Cornelius, Jace, Walter, Joshua, Naomi, Margaret, and Jovi; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: John Sr., Irene, and Randolph.

Bruce was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a commander of VFW Post 2973 in Suffern, NY and was named the State Commander of the year. In 1999, Bruce was honored to receive the Buffalo Soldier Award, an award given to distinguished African American soldiers.

On September 16, 2020, a Visitation from 1:00- 3:00 p.m. and Funeral Service beginning at 3:00 p.m. will be held at Renaissance Funeral Home. **ALL guests must wear a mask upon entering the funeral home and throughout the visitation and service** In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Jesse Bruce Duncan maybe made to VFW Youth Scholarship program (www.vfw.org/ways-to-help).

Arrangements under the direction of Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh, NC and Scarr Funeral Home in Suffern, NY. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rfhr.com.