Christopher David “Ducky” Duckworth, 47, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 7:02 p.m. on Monday, December 24, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City, Missouri.
He was born January 11, 1971 in Granite City, a son of the late William D. Duckworth Jr. and Susan Jean (Warren) Yates. He married Sophia Estelle (Hall) Duckworth on June 13, 2009 in Potosi, Missouri and she survives and affectionately called him her “Quack-Quack”.
The 1989 graduate of Granite City High School was active with the Drama Club and Swing Choir throughout his high school years. He worked many years as a landscaper and was devoted to ministering to others. He enjoyed his days of gardening and had a special love of Star Trek. He will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family.
In addition to his beloved wife and mother, he is survived by his stepfather, Larry Yates of Cobden, Illinois; five children, Cender (Josh) Bunge of Hermann, Missouri, SPC. Elijah David Duckworth of Ft. Bliss, Texas, Jeremiah Jacob Duckworth of Rosemont, Minnesota, Corey Aaron Rock of Bonne Terre, Missouri and Joshua Paul Duckworth of Bonne Terre, Missouri; four grandchildren, Luke, Ellexia, Axl and Allison; sister, Jayme Lynn Sparkman of Ballwin, Missouri; mother-in-law, Karen Hall of Farmington, Missouri; brother-in-law, Clarence (Beck) Hall of Farmington, Missouri; sister-in-law, Sarah Hall of Charlack, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Bella, Cain, Lexi and Brock; brothers and sisters in Christ; other extended family and many friends.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Bernice Duckworth and Oscar and Norma Waren.
In celebration of his life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Mark Boyster officiating.
In lieu of floral tributes, memorials may be made to the Duckworth family and may be accepted at the funeral home. www.irwinchapel.com
