Larry Roland Duncan, age 64, of Franklin, Missouri, passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends on January 15, 2025, after his courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

He was a IUOE Local #513 St. Louis heavy equipment operator for over 40 years. Larry served the Boone’s Lick area as a firefighter for many years. He served with the Cooper County Fire Protection District from 1984-2003, the Boone County Fire Protection District from 1990-1992, and the Howard County Fire Protection District Station #4 from 2021 until his death. Larry served with the Missouri Task Force One from 1998-2003 as a heavy equipment rigging specialist. As a member of the Missouri Task Force One he was deployed to serve after the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. His service there eventually resulted in his final illness and death.

Larry also served his community as a Shriner and member of the Bunceton Masonic Lodge. He loved the outdoors, especially going hunting, camping, fishing, and spending time at the Lake of the Ozarks. Larry also enjoyed following racing and dirt bikes and motorcycles and had an eclectic taste in music. He was outspoken, a good friend and colleague, and had a gregarious personality, not knowing a stranger. He was an expert at telling tall tales.

Larry is lovingly remembered by his wife, Angelyn Duncan; his daughter, Joella Duncan (Whitney Segars); a brother, Lonnie Duncan (Heather); nieces and nephews and many friends, especially his firefighting colleagues. Also missing Larry is his furry best friend and right-hand dog, Elvis.