Ronald Dean Duncan, Jr., 70 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 9, 2026 at his home.

Ron was born August 24, 1955 at Marine Corp Base Quantico in Virginia; son of Ronald Dean "Red" Duncan, Sr. and Harriett June (Earman) Duncan.  Upon his father's Honorable Discharge from active duty, the family moved to his father's hometown of Richmond, Missouri.  Ron graduated from Richmond High, Class of 73.  In 1980, he moved to Warrensburg and was employed in Maintenance with CMSU for 12 years. While at CMSU, he met his soulmate, Kathleen Louise Morrill, whom he'd spend the next 34 years with. He then was an over the road trucker for almost 20 years. More recently, Ron was employed at the Warrensburg Veterans Home, where he retired in 2018 following 4 years of service.  He was active with Boy Scouts, Troop #324. He absolutely adored dogs. He also enjoyed barbequing, joking with his friends and he loved his mother.

Survivors include his longtime companion, Kathleen of the home; and his brother: Donnie Duncan (wife, Dana) of Ozark, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

No services are being scheduled at this time. There will be a private interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, north of Warrensburg, at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net