William "Russell" Duggan  11/2/1924 -3/3/2008

 Funeral services for Russell Duggan, 83, of Keller, TX formerly of Jacksonville, are scheduled for 10 A.M. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Rev Don Harvey presiding. Burial will be at Jarratt Cemetery, Jacksonville, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Mr. Duggan passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 at his residence in Keller, TX.
Russell was born November 2, 1924 in Jacksonville, to Jess and Ida Duggan.  Mr.Duggan joined the U.S. Army in 1943 and served in WWII with the 25th fighting division in the Philippines where he was wounded twice and received the Purple Heart and several other medals. He retired in 1987 from the oil industry where he worked on the pipeline. He recently received a 50 year Pin from the Masonic lodge #108 and also was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star.  Russell was a member of the VFW and Cove Springs Community Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Jess & Ida Duggan, wife, Peggy Duggan, wife, Eula Duggan, step-son, Richard Robertson.

Survivors include: wife, Arlene Duggan of Keller, son, Phillip Lee Duggan of Las Vegas, NV, daughter, Louise Duggan of Dallas, step-son, Jerry Bob Robertson of Jacksonville, step-daughters, Ann Wills of Whitehouse, Theresa Cousins of La Porte, and Mary Hilton of Lone Wolf, OK, step-daughter-in-law, Joan Robertson of Waller. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are; Clay Wills, Harold Harvey, Russ Robertson, Gaylord LaLonde, Richie Robertson and James M. Cook.

Honorary Pallbearers are; Bill Terry, Sr. and Richard Robertson.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Wed. March 5, at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
 

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Russell Duggan

 Funeral services for Russell Duggan, 83, of Keller, formerly of Jacksonville, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Rev. Don Harvey presiding. Burial will be at Jarratt Cemetery, Jacksonville, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mr. Duggan passed away Monday March 3, 2008 at his residence in Keller. Russell was born Nov. 2, 1924 in Jacksonville, to Jess and Ida Duggan. Mr. Duggan joined the U.S. Army in 1943 and served in WWII with the 25th fighting division in the Philippines where he was wounded twice and received the Purple Heart and several other medals. He retired in 1987 from the oil industry where he worked on the pipeline. He recently received a 50 year pin from the Masonic lodge No. 108 and also was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star. Russell was a member of the VFW and Cove Springs Community Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Ida Duggan; wife, Peggy Duggan; wife, Eula Duggan; and step-son, Richard Robertson. Survivors include wife, Arlene Duggan of Keller; son, Phillip Lee Duggan of Las Vegas; daughter, Louise Duggan of Dallas; step-son, Jerry Bob Robertson of Jacksonville; step-daughters, Ann Wills of Whitehouse, Theresa Cousins of La Porte, and Mary Hilton of Lone Wolf, Okla.; step-daughter-in-law, Joan Robertson of Waller; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Clay Wills, Harold Harvey, Russ Robertson, Gaylord LaLonde, Richie Robertson and James M. Cook. Honorary Pallbearers are Bill Terry, Sr. and Richard Robertson. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday March 5, at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 3/5/2008.