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James Nathaniel Duff

07/14/1931 - 01/29/2026

Obituary For James Nathaniel Duff

Mr. James Nathaniel Duff, 94, of Gastonia, North Carolina was born July 14, 1931 in Gaston County, North Carolina and departed this life on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his home.

Arrangements Are As Follows:

PLACE OF FUNERAL: Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 212 South Street, Belmont, NC 28012

DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 7, 2026 @ 12 Noon

VISITATION/LIE IN STATE: At the church on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until 12 Noon

INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park, 1200 South New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28054

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Cynthia Hicks sent The Peace Lily for James Nathaniel Duff - February 06, 2026

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Our Prayers are with the Duff family during this difficult time

Thomas and Selina Davie

The Davis and Erwin Family sends our condolences to the family

Ruby Davis Erwin Love

So sorry for your loss praying for the family I've been doing that family for many years but God bless him and keep them it's so very sorry for your loss he will be your angel now.🙏🏾

Diana Berry

Sending prayers, hugs and condolences to his family and friends. I have known Mr. Duff, Mrs. Dot and Barron since the second grade which was many, many years ago. I will miss seeing him sitting on his porch or just messing around in his yard. His entire family is together again and will not be forgotten. Rest in Paradise, Mr. Jimmy! Marcella McCaskill and Family

Marcella McCaskill

Sincere condolences to the family of James Duff. May God give you a peace that surpasses all understanding during this time of bereavement. I knew Duff for more than 50 plus years and worked with him at Johnson Motor Lines. In fact, Duff introduced me to my wife, Wendy Bryson. He was a compassionate and thoughtful person. Duff you will be sorely missed but never forgotten. Farewell, my friend! James & Wendy Russell

James & Wendy Russell

We've known Mr Jimmy and his family all of our lives. Good man. Praying piece 🙏 and comfort to the family. Tommy

The Watson family

My most sincerest thoughts prayers and condolences to the Duff Family. I have known Mr. Jimmy and been neighbors all my life. My family and his family have known one another before I was born. Mr. Jimmy was a man of integrity and one of the pillars in the Bradford Heights Community. He and his wife were God fearing people; known by many. May God comfort his family and give them peace that surpasses all understanding. God bless and much love to this family. 🙏

Alice Armstrong

Prayers for the Duff family,Mr.Jimmy was a Pillar in the Bradford Heights community he will be missed RIH Mr.Duff

Karen Brown

Sending our condolences to the Duff family: May the memories you hold in your heart bring healing and comfort to you. Deacon Duff will be truly missed.

Gail Howard

Condolences to the Duff family. May God give you His love, peace and comfort in Jesus mighty name.

Dale Cobb Porter

In loving memory of Mr. James(Jimmy) Duff. Our families have known one another all my life and our families were connected. Rest in peace 🙏💞

Linda Barber Dawkins

Praying that Almighty GOD grant you the family of Deacon Duff peace and comfort as we celebrate the life of our beloved friend, your brother and uncle. We will cherish the fond memories of Deacon Duff and his loyal service to Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church for over 80 years.

James and Cynthia Hicks

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Costner Funeral Home | Gastonia, NC

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