of Maumelle, AR
July 1, 1947 - September 18, 2025
Terry Wayne Duffie, age 78, of Maumelle, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Terry was born on July 1, 1947, in Dexter, Missouri. A son of the late Raymond Loy Duffie and Martha Louella McCamish Duffie.
Terry graduated from Bernie, Missouri schools. He enlisted in the United States Navy on June 20, 1966. He was a plank owner of the USS Biddle DLG 34. He was a member of the Order of Magellan having sailed the circumference of the world. The Biddle served several assignments off the coast of North Vietnam. Terry left the Biddle and served his last year boots-on-the-ground outside Danang, RVM. In addition, Terry was a member of the Brady Masonic Lodge #753 past Master, the Scottish Rite Shrine Temple, VFW #95 and past President of the Northeast Arkansas Funeral Director's Club, a member of the Arkansas Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Director's Association and a Rotarian.
Terry elected to follow his father's profession in funeral service. He graduated from Forest Park Community College in St. Louis, Missouri, having received his mortuary education and Associate of Applied Science degree. Terry was licensed in three states and retired after 20 years as the Central Regional Manager for Roller Funeral Homes.
Terry was united in marriage on March 8, 1974, to Billie Rae Newell Underwood at the First Baptist Church in Bernie, Missouri. Terry's greatest joy was sharing the love of his wife for over 51 years. His second greatest joy was raising two of the most wonderful sons, Bryan and Brad, a father could ever hope for. Terry's pride in his sons continued in his heart for his whole life. Other than his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy R. Duffie.
Terry is survived by his loving wife, Billie; his sons, Bryan K. Duffie and his wife Jeanne, Bradley W. Duffie and his wife, Linda. His grandsons Nathan Duffie and Phillip Duffie and granddaughter Flora Duffie. His love for these grandchildren brought much joy to his heart. Terry is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in the chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home with a visitation to follow. Graveside services with military honors will be 12:00pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Bernie Cemetery in Bernie, Missouri. Reverend Don Cooper and Mr. Bill Booker, dear friends of Terry, will officiate the service.
For those who wish to leave lasting memorials, please consider Shriner's Children's Hospital, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of the donor's choice.
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10 Condolence(s)
Brent Hill
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
To the family I'm so sorry to hear of Terry your in our thoughts and prayers. I grew up a town south of Bernie, Missouri growing up so I have knew Terry for a long time he will be missed.
Devin Cole
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Mrs. Billie & Family - I am sorry to hear about Mr. Duffie passing away. He was a great man who was always encouraging as I was a young kid starting in Funeral Service. He was a great listener and showed compassion and respect to those he served with. I'm thankful I got to know him and enjoyed the stories he shared. He will be missed.
Steve Schade
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Very sorry for the loss of Terry. I worked for him and played golf with him after work on many occasions. I remember helping him in retirement with a VA claim. He always made sure we had everything we needed. Once when I was doing payroll he told me that if I wasn’t sure that we would always error on the side of the employee. Deep down he did care about everyone at the firm. RIP Terry.
Steve Schade
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Very sorry for the loss of Terry. I worked for him and played golf with him after work on many occasions. I remember helping him in retirement with a VA claim. He always made sure we had everything we needed. Once when I was doing payroll he told me that if I wasn’t sure that we would always error on the side of the employee. Deep down he did care about everyone at the firm. RIP Terry.
Renay Rose
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
My heart is with the entire Duffie family at this time of loss and heartbreak, Terry will always be remembered as one of the most pleasant, caring , men I have ever met . May he rest in peace 🙏
Margaret Carradine
Monday, September 22, 2025
Sending prayers and love to the entire family also my Deepest Condolences!!!!!! His Son Mr. B. Duffie was a great Superintendent at Jacksonville School District. I'm sure the Father was a great man as well. My thoughts and prayers remain with the family.
Harry Cockrell
Monday, September 22, 2025
Terry, aka Duff and I were shipmates on the
Biddle for two years and became good friends. I was from Memphis and he was from Little Rock.
We talked often on the phone since I now live in Iowa.
Duff will be missed but will live in our memories and our hearts forever.
ARKANSAS CENTRAL MORTUARY
Monday, September 22, 2025
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Mr.Duffie was always a friend and professional. He inspired many young people to become funeral directors. His legacy will live on. Rest in peace. Staff of Arkansas Central Mortuary Service.
Frances Ann Love
Monday, September 22, 2025
Duffie family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Terry. My dad & mom (Jimmy &
Mary Love) worked with him at the funeral home and Terry loved cutting up with my dad. Terry was there for me when my dad & mom passed away just like the rest of the Roller family and I so appreciated them. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Mr. Terry
David Kaminsky
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Terry and I served on the USS Biddle (DLG-34) together commissioning the ship on January 21, 1967 until he left to serve directly in Vietnam around late 1968 or early 1969. We were the best of friends and worked together at times and most of the time went on liberty together. When Terry left the ship I was lost losing my best friend. We have kept in touch all these years and I was hoping to get together with Terry and his wife Billie. Terry will surely be missed by anyone that knew him. He always have a place in my heart and mind. One does not find a friend like Terry just anywhere.