Obituary of Dalton Cleo Duffee

Dalton Cleo Duffee, age 79, of Bogata passed away Friday, October 30, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Duffee was born in Cuthand, Texas on July 9, 1930 to Gilbert and Alma Hamilton Duffee. He was retired from Red River Army Depot and was a member of the Avery Missionary Baptist Church. His parents, a daughter, Andra Kay Duffee, two sisters, five brothers and one step grandson, Chris Lee preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Martha Bishop Duffee; one son, Don Duffee and wife Cindy of Boyle, Mississippi; two stepsons, Jerry Lee and wife Janice of Avery, Ronnie Lee and wife Cindy of Havervill, Massachusetts; three daughters, Sandra Joyner and husband Burt of Texarkana, Texas, Jeannie McGuire and husband John of Clarksville, Arnita Cavender and husband Ricky of Lovelady, Texas; one stepdaughter, Becky Ward and husband Wayne of Queen City, Texas; three sisters, Zela Putteet of Bogata, Hazel Woodall and Panzie Willingham of Dallas; six grandchildren, ten step grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, eleven step great grandchildren; special friend, Billy Williamson and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in Lindeman Chapel of Clarksville Funeral Home with Rev. James Brown and Rev. Billy Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in Cuthand Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Clarksville Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Horace Robison, Michael Jackson, Jerald Smith, Heath McGuire, Rob Jones and Paul Vasquez.