Obituary for John Brown Duffie Mr. John Brown “Stretch” Duffie, age 72 of Douglas passed away Thursday afternoon, April 19, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Duffie, a native of Greenwood, SC, was born October 4, 1945 to the late Jack Theodore Duffie and the late Mary Elizabeth Brown Duffie Thornton. Mr. Duffie began his sports career in baseball, football and basketball at Avondale High School and later at Brewton-Parker Junior College. He ultimately signed a bonus contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a pitcher. At that time he was the tallest player in professional baseball. After he moved to Douglas he worked with the City of Douglas in the maintenance department where he retired as the maintenance supervisor. Survivors include: His wife: Tonya Moore Duffie of Douglas, GA 1 Daughter: Brandy Michelle Novak of Coventry, Connecticut 2 Grandchildren: Katrina Novak of Coventry, Connecticut Brandon Novak and his wife Jackie of US Marine Corp, Washington, DC 1 Brother: James Duffie and his wife Mary of Atlanta, GA Step-Father: William J. Thornton of Rabun Gap, GA 3 Nephews: Ron Duffie and his wife Dawn of Auburn, AL Ken Duffie and Philip Duffie and his wife Heather both of Atlanta, GA 1 Niece: Marsi Beall of Dallas, TX 1 Sister-in-law: Cynthia Lyons of Augusta, GA and her 2 children Angela McClure and her husband Jonathan of Atlanta, GA Pamela Freeman and her husband Jason of Cabot, Arkansas A Memorial Service will be announced later. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John Brown Duffie please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Brown Duffie October 4 1945 April 19 2018. Ricketson Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Douglas, state: Georgia