James Edward Duck

March 23, 1944 - February 16, 2018

Daingerfield-Services for James Edward Duck, 73 of Mt. Vernon will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon with Bro. Steve Cotten officiating. Masonic graveside services will be in the Macedonia Cemetery in Pittsburg. Arrangements are under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home.James was born on March 23, 1944 in Marshall to Luther and Flora E. Duck, He died on Friday, February 16, 2018 in Tyler.James worked for Safeway for 17 years, in 1984 he worked at the Mobile station in Daingerfield and was the former owner of Duck's Automotive in Daingerfield. James graduated from Daingerfield High School in 1962 and was a Baptist. He was a veteran of the U S Air Force. James also was a member of Masonic Lodge #691 in Mt. Vernon and was a Master Mason from December 15, 2007 till present. He was also a member of Hella Shrine @ Hella Temple in Garland and was a 32 degree Scottish Rite. James served as past President of Master Wardens and Secretary Association and past President of North East Texas Shrine Club 6th District. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sherri Duck, son-in-law Shannon Harvey.Survived by his wife Jean Duck of Mt. Vernon; sons Kenneth Duck and wife Sheila of Garland, Cory Duck and wife Tiffiny of Flower Mound; daughter Shelly Reed and husband Thomas of Rowlett; step children Angie Harvey of Mt. Vernon, Connie Wafford and husband Steve of Mt. Vernon, Kristi Blair and husband Murray of Mt. Vernon, Brent Beavers of New Braunfels; brother Michael Duck of Lindale; half sisters Barbara Thompson and Marcie Oister; 15 grandchildren and great grandsons.Family will receive friends from 6 till 8 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers make donations to Masonic Lodge #691, P.O. Box 955, Mt. Vernon, Texas 75457.Online condolences may be made at Nail-HaggardFH.com