of Batesville, AR
March 23, 1943 - October 25, 2016
Tommy Glenn Duty, 73, of Batesville, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in a Little Rock hospital.
Born March 23, 1943 in Jamestown, Arkansas, he was the son of Tony Duty and May Quarry Duty.
Tommy worked his way through Vocational School until he became a tool and die specialist. He loved his career and had several accomplishments. Some of his accomplishments were designing the wing joint attachments on 747 Aircraft and working on the heat resistant tiles on the Apollo Spacecraft. He also designed, built, and hung the sensor that measures the cave growth at Blanchard Springs Caverns. He was Civil Service rated and accredited.
Tommy loved his family more than anything. He enjoyed spending time with them. His other interests were photography, music, and being an active member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Jerrie Richardson of Bethesda, Frankie Jones of Sevierville, Tennessee, and Tomacenia Marotta of Batesville. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Beatrice Edgin of Newark, Rickey Richardson, and Samuel Hardin both of Batesville, Katelyn Hardin of Paragould, Nicholas Hardin of Fayetteville, Michael Marotta of Batesville, Emily Sessoms, Jimmy Jones IV, and Isabella Jones all of Sevierville; and two great-grandchildren, Abram Edgin of Newark and Zaiden Barnes of Paragould.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Glenna Duty, one grandson, Tony Richardson, and twelve brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers will be Rickey Richardson, Samuel Hardin, Nicholas Hardin, Michael Marotta, and Steve Woods. The honorary pallbearer is Ken Cross.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church with Randy Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 28, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
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5 Condolence(s)
Susan Duty
Friday, October 28, 2016
To my cousins, I am praying for all of you to have the strength
that only God can provide to endure the loss of Uncle Tommy.
He was such a sweet and gentle soul. Cling to your faith and
and cherish the memories.
Love, Susan
Marilyn Diemer Earnheart
Friday, October 28, 2016
Jerrie, Tomacenia & families,
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this sad time.
In His love,
Marilyn
Dick Bernard
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Tommy, I will miss our times together in Cardiac Rehab...You came when you didn't feel well enough to be there...but, you came anyway if for nothing else, the companionship of being with your friends and health care givers . There, I learned how much common sense you had. There was little or nothing you did not have a grasp of, which is an uncommon talent. That, plus your compassion for others and genuine caring set you apart from many of us.
I will not be able to attend visitation, as my grandson will be playing football out of town. We all know how much you loved Pioneer Football, so I am sure you will excuse me under those circumstances.
Thanks for all the kindness and knowledge you shared with me.. and thoughts and prayers to your family.
Dick
Betty Burge Cockrill
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Jerrie and family. I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Duty
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know from experience that God will help you through this sorrowful time. I talked to Tommy the day before he passed away and I will miss my phone visits with him. Just remember that I love y'all and will keep you in my prayers. I will miss being there with you.
Love, Betty