Ronnie “Red” Duckworth, age 64, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Duckworth was born on December 14, 1948, in Sylvester, GA to the late Robert Paul Duckworth and Gertrude Suggs Duckworth.
Survivors include: his wife: Debra Charlotte Rozar Duckworth, of Douglas, GA, son: Ronnie Othan (Shirley) Duckworth, Jr., of Douglas, GA, stepson: Chris (Jessica) Rozar, of Douglas, GA, four daughters: Debra Sue Duckworth, of Douglas, GA, Kimberly Price, of Brunswick, GA, Lea Merritt, of Douglas, GA, and Christi Rowe, of Douglas, GA, brother: Randolph Duckworth, of McDonough, GA, three sisters: Bobbie Calvert, of Poulan, GA, Joyce Poole, of Sylvester, GA, and Maxine Gleason, of Douglas, GA, nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Eric D. Smith and a bother Leon Duckworth.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 6-9 pm.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home with Rev. Cliff Kirkland officiating with Rev. Bobby Pope giving the Eulogy. Interment followed at Douglas City Cemetery.