Richard Elijah "Dickie" Duck, 76, passed away on September 4, 2017. He was born to the late Richard M. and Elsie Mae Saunders Duck. His daughter, Cynthia Duck Parker and a brother, William J. Duck, also predecease him. He was a retired Master Sgt. E-8 from the US Army with 22 years of service. Being a veteran of the Vietnam conflict, he was awarded the Bronze Star and numerous other awards for distinguished service. He also retired from owning and operating The Waterhole Restaurant & Grill for 37 years. He was a life member of the Sgt. Jayton D. Patterson USMC VFW Post 4411 Franklin, VA, Loyal Order of Moose #141, Suffolk, VA and Moose Legion #199.

Dickie is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Connie Ellis Duck; daughters and son in law, Cheryl Duck Whitehurst, Teresa L. Duck, Angela Duck and Eddie Vaughan; grandchildren, Dawn, April, Travis, Yolanda, Thomas, Tara and Taylor; 9 great grandchildren; sisters and brothers in law, Clara Ann Duck Crawford (Curtis), Mary Duck Jones (Gerald) and Sarah Duck Crawford.

Dickie's funeral will be held Friday, September 8, 2017 at 12 p.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Garza and Chaplain Tim Cormany officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory with VFW honors at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sgt. Jayton D. Patterson USMC VFW Post & Auxiliary #4411, 3385 Beaverdam Rd., Franklin, VA 23851. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.