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Duncan, Wallace A.

Monday, September 04, 2006

Wallace “Wally” Allen Duncan, age 59, of Chester, VA, died Monday, September 4, 2006 in Richmond, VA. He was the owner and operator of Wally’s Precision Machines, a noted engine building company across the country. As a young man, Wally posted world records in the 1/4 mile at Atlanta, GA and 1/8 mile at Colonial Beach, drag racing in A / gas class in a car built in his fathers garage known as the “Orange Crate”. He is survived by a daughter, Sherri D. Carmony and husband Darryll of Phoenix, AZ; parents, Laura S. and Walter “Jim” E Duncan, Jr. of Chester; grandson, Justin Johnson of Eden, NC; granddaughter, Haley Carmony of Phoenix; Devoted Life Companion, Crystal George of Chester; sister, Gayle Livingston and husband John of Hopewell, VA; brother, Richard C. Duncan also of Hopewell; and many special friends. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Chesterfield on Thursday, September 7th, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will follow there on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place in Sunset Memorial Park of Chester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Victory Junction Gang Camp 4500 Adam’s Way Randleman NC 27317. Condolences may be registered at ww.jtmorriss.com


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Wally's Family & Many Friends
I will always remember the friendship Wally showed me as a young boy just out of high school, working at Cline automotive. We would work late into the night, then we would hit the road to some race with the "Orange Crate " in tow. I guess the race I remember most was his win in A/Gas at the U.S.Nationals one Labor Day, He was very proud of that win. Wally will truely be missed by all who knew him. Sincerely, Ricky

Posted by: Ricky Armstrong at September 8, 2006 08:33 AM

To Wally's family and friends,
Wally was a great influence on my racing.I'm sure there are many people who would agree with that.He never failed to be helpful and always gave you his undivided attention.We know the Lord will be there to comfort you and the great memories you have of Wally.
David Kinney and Family

Posted by: david kinney at September 7, 2006 10:17 PM

Wally has taught me alot about big block chevey's, I can't even discribe the knowledge he has given me over the years. Wally was a kind and thoughtfull man and made everyone around him feel like family. My family and I will miss him deeply. The automotive world will never be the same without him. I can not put into words the sorrow that we feel for your family. Wally and your family will be in our hearts and minds forever.

Posted by: The McCoy Family at September 7, 2006 02:56 PM

i had been friends with wally since the mid 60s. the loss i feel now is shared by all who met him and to post superlatives about wally would be redundant,so ill just add this,i never went away feeling i got less than i gave.i just wish i could have done more. my deepest sympathies to the family also his many friends. fletcher harrison

Posted by: fletcher harrison at September 7, 2006 11:25 AM

Crystal, Wally's family, and friends,

We are sorry to hear about the loss of Wally. Besides being one of the best engine builders we've ever known, he was also a great man and a good friend. He never hesitated to do anything he could to help out other people, and we feel that was especially true for us. He will be sorely missed.

-Andy and Buzzy Vaughan and the whole crew at Thermal Tech Coatings

Posted by: Andy and Buzzy Vaughan at September 7, 2006 09:50 AM

Once again, we have lost a great racer and engine builder. Wally will be missed by all who knew him and knew of him. They just don't make many like Wally. My entire staff was saddened and talked about all the engines and experiences they had with him and his company. He will be greatly missed by many, many people.

Posted by: Wayne Balch, Jr. at September 6, 2006 08:55 PM

To the entire Duncan family - please know you all are in our hearts, our thoughts, and most certainly in our prayers. We share your pain, as do all who know and love you.

Posted by: Bobbie & Wayne Balch at September 6, 2006 08:49 PM

Wally Duncans' Family

Wally was a great person to talk with and learn from. Racing will not be the same without him. I know he is now running against and with some of his other race buddies. He will be missed.

Sincerely
George Henley

Posted by: George Henley at September 6, 2006 07:14 PM

Family of Wally D.
We share in the loss of your loved one Wally D., a wonderful person who means so much to his Family, Friends, and the racing community. Please know that while tears fall in the night joy will arrive in the morning. Wally D. has kept us laughing for manys day with his humor(playing chicken)skills(he could produce and PEACE together any parts need for a racing machine)and serious (the loved he held and showed for his family). We have been blessed to share in his life, be influenced and befriended by one of the best! Thank you Wally D. as you begin your eternal YOU have WON the last RACE!
Sorrowfully Submitted
Pretty and Iceman Racing

Posted by: Pretty at September 6, 2006 01:15 PM

To the family and friends,
Wally was our engine builder, but also someone who tried to help me and my father excel this year. He has done a lot for us over the last 5 years and will be sorely missed. I want to say that he was a great engine builder, one of the few that would go the extra mile for you just to see you do good. It always seemed like he could get that extra spunk out the engine we needed. I give my thanks to him for all he did and my condolences to the family and friends. We shall always miss Wally in the racing world.

Sincerely,
Douglas Crigger and the Crigger's Racing family.

Posted by: Douglas Crigger at September 6, 2006 11:21 AM

Crystal And Family

I want to pass along from everyone here at CV Products to you that we are so sorry to hear about Wallys passing. Wally was a special friend. This is really a shock to me, I would talk to Wally a couple times a week. I will truly miss him and his friendship. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.


Sincerely,

Danny Hester

Posted by: Townsley and Danny Hester at September 6, 2006 11:07 AM

Family of Wally Duncan:

Sorry to hear about Wally. I'll never forget Wally World!

Sincerely,
Rockin' Rod's Sister

Posted by: Michelle Goodman at September 6, 2006 09:38 AM

My family and I are so very saddened to hear of Wally's death. Please know that our hearts hurt for all of you. We will pray that God give you strength and courage to face this most difficult time.

Posted by: Judy Goodman at September 6, 2006 09:34 AM

Wally was a special person and a great motor builder. His legacy is one to be so proud of. He will be greatly missed by all. Our prayers are with you all.

Posted by: David & Cheryl Blankenship at September 6, 2006 09:15 AM

Crystal and Family:

I am so sorry to hear of Wally's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. He is a man that will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Please call me and let me know if there is anything that my family can possibly do for you. This was a great shock for me and words can not express my feelings at this time. Please know that you will be in our prayers at this time and God will take care of all things.

Sincerely,

Big Al

Posted by: Alan D. Forlines at September 5, 2006 07:22 PM

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