Michael William Duncan
Michael William Duncan, 72, of Roanoke, VA passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 after a long illness.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Janet, his brother Jeffery Franklin and family Michelle, Davis and
Kendall and his brother Steve Duncan and family Roselyn, Joshua, Jacob and Justin and by his brother-in-
law Jim Henke and wife Carol. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, George Duncan and mother and
stepfather Helen and Paul Franklin.
He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and attended Central Michigan University, VA Tech and Hollins
University. Mike met his wife Janet, of 49 years, at CMU. They moved to Roanoke where they made
their home and found many life-long friends. He worked in retail and many years in banking at Wells
Fargo.
Mike and Janet enjoyed many years traveling in their R.V. to Florida and Michigan where he enjoyed his
free time on the golf course or with his camera tracking down birds or lighthouses. Mike was a diehard
VA Tech and Washington football fan and he never lost hope for his teams.
Online condolences may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com
Arrangements are being made by Simpsons Funeral Home and a memorial gathering will be held at a
later date.