James Lawson Duty

James Lawson Duty, 78, of Winchester, Ky passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Grundy, Virginia to the late Jonah and Kelsie Duty. He was a US Navy Veteran, a retired school bus driver for Whitley County, and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a talented singer and guitarist and enjoyed hunting and working on cars. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by 15 siblings.
He is survived by his loving wife Judy Duty; children Donna Marie Duty, Christina Hernandez (Ted), and Faith Vaughn (Arthur); Step-children Teresa Carroll, Connie Lane (Michael), and Steven Carroll (Cindy); Sister Wadie Shelley (Morris); nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral service for James Duty, will be held at 11am Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by American Legion Post #88.
Visitation will be Monday from 6pm until 9pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home where messages may be written to the Duty Family at www.vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com