Eugene Duncan

Eugene Duncan of San Carlos Arizona passed away on December 26th 2020. Eugene was a well-respected member of the San Carlos Apache tribe. Eugene was a member of the higher education department in which he helped several students from the reservation pursue higher education, he served on the Tribal council, was a board member for the San Carlos School District, and spent his retirement years as a medical transport driver. Eugene was also a board member for the Peridot Economic district and was a driving force in bringing commerce to the Peridot district in San Carlos. Eugene never went anywhere without a smile, If you came across him on one of his walks, or at any of his daily stops he would always have a smile and ask how you were doing. He loved to crack jokes and make everyone around him laugh! Eugene was a loving father to his 3 Children, and helped raise both of his grandsons, Bryson and Jr. The light of Eugene’s life was his great granddaughter Aunalynn who he just recently learned how to face time with. Eugene was also a father figure to several others he came across throughout his life. He thrived on helping others pursue higher education and encouraged them to return to the reservation after school to work for the tribe and make it better for those in the future. He also spent time educating others on Apache culture and family heritage. If you were a friend to Eugene, you could expect daily or weekly calls from him just checking in. If someone needed help Eugene would not hesitate to offer whatever he had. Eugene’s presence will be missed but his legacy will live on through the lives of those he impacted. Eugene is survived by his sister Sarah Duncan of San Carlos, his son Lawrence Duncan of Payson, Bryant Duncan Sr of San Carlos, his daughter Petrita Duncan of Chandler, Grandson Bryant Duncan Jr of Tempe, Bryson Duncan of San Carlos, and Great granddaughter Aunalynn Duncan of Tempe. Eugene was preceded in death by 5 of his siblings, his parents Wilson and Mary Duncan and his beloved wife Marie Duncan. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020: VISITATION: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - LAMONT MORTUARY CHAPEL. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 PM - LOWER PERIDOT SIX MILE CEMETERY. ( PRIVATE - FAMILY ONLY)