Charles Ferrell Duff, 76, of Fredericksburg, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Mary Washington Hospital.
Born in Smithfield, VA, Mr. Duff was a US Air Force veteran, a graduate of R.P.I (Virginia Commonwealth University), and received his master degree from William and Mary. He was principal of Walker Grant Middle School from 1971 to 1976. He was on the Board of Directors of Randolph Macon College and was a member of the Fredericksburg Kiwanis, Ducks Unlimited, and the Rod & Gun Club.
Mr Duff was an accomplished aviator and built an airplane in his garage which was for a time on display at the Virginia Aviation Museum at the Richmond International Airport. He also enjoyed traveling, sailing, woodworking, and reading.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethel Duff and a grandson, Taeylor.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth; two sons; Elmon Duff and his girlfriend Teresa Thompson of Fredericksburg and Carlton Duff and his wife Rachel of Fredericksburg; two brothers, Scott Duff and his wife Barbara of Richmond and Karl Duff and his wife Pam of Scottsville; three grandchildren, Jacquelynn, Hannah, and Drew; numerous nieces and nephews, and his caregiver, Valerie Roberts..
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 4-6 PM at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel.
Memorials may be made in his name to The Kiwanis Club Of Fredericksburg, P.O. Box 861,
Fredericksburg, VA 22404.
Friends may offer online condolences at www.mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com
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August 19, 2010
Mr Duff was a very interesting man.He will be remembered for his contributions in many fields.You have my sincere sympathy for this loss. May Jane Tillman
August 19, 2010
To Betty, Carlton and Elmon:
We were first cousins but we were also good friends.
Please accept my deepest sympathy. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Harriett Ann Duff Frank
August 19, 2010
Mike Carter
Betty, Charlton, and Elmon--I was lucky to have known Charley--he was a good friend. He lived a good life with many pleasures and indulgences. And he was a good friend to Randolph-Macon, too. I'll miss him.
Mike Carter
August 18, 2010
Dan Wallace
All our sympathy.
Dan and Bettye Wallace
August 18, 2010
Bill Billy and Marcia Dorgeloh
Betty, Elmond and Carlton. Marcia, Billy and I are so sorry for your loss. We will remember Charlie for all the good times at the Gun Club, the Cabin and in his den and shop at home.
August 18, 2010
Betty and family,
All of our sympathy to all of you for your sad loss. It is hard to believe that it has been about forty years since we last saw you and Charlie. Even at that hardly a month ever goes by that we don't bring to conversation our fond memories of a good times with ya'll in Richmond and the fun times at Flying Point.
We have been in Georgia since we left Maryland.
With love and sympathy,
Frank and Marietta
August 17, 2010
Al/Wanda Travis
Betty, Elmon, Carlton, Al & I are thinking of you and the rest of your family at this time. Through the years, lives have been enriched by Charles. We have had such wonderful memories at the Cabin and the many other times we were with you all. Love you all. Al & Wanda
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